CAYLA BAUER (Mr. Rainman/Ensemble) graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Dance. Since then, they have taught dance and performed solo work in the Bay Area. Cayla is working as a movement therapist and is thrilled to be a part of this production.

 

MARYANNE BOAZ (Mary Hatch-Bailey) is thrilled to be involved with another SRJC production before attending Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University next fall. She has studied dance (ballet, jazz, tap, character, ballroom) and performed with different theatres, including SRJC Theatre Arts, 6th Street Playhouse, Cinnabar Theatre, and Roustabout Theatre.  

 

ZACKARY BRAUNER (Harry Bailey) first became involved with theatre in Rancho Cotate High School's drama program. This is his fifth year at Santa Rosa Junior College where he is majoring in Theatre Arts with a goal to earn his Associates for Transfer in Theatre. This is Zackary's first production at SRJC. 

 

CECILIA BRENNER (Angel Choir)  is extremely excited to make her debut at SRJC. She has performed as Oliver in Oliver! and Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, both at 6th Street Playhouse. She is thankful for all the members of the audience supporting the arts today and hopes that we will be able to get back to being together in the theatre soon.  

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FRANK CHONG (Mr. Gower) debuted as Robin in Batman Bops the Bookworm at P.S. 1 in Manhattan, New York in 1965. A true character actor, it has been his lifelong dream to perform with the SRJC Theatre Arts Program. 

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JOHN CIONCI (Brett/Neighbor) attended Windsor High School and performed in several productions including Nueva Productions such as The Laramie Project, Emerald City and Our Town. This is his first year at SRJC and he is honored to be performing in a Theatre Arts’ production. 

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LILY DEARMORE (Zuzu) has performed in over a dozen local plays throughout Sonoma County. Her most recent roles include Marta Von Trapp in SRJC’s The Sound of Music and Ariel in The Little Mermaid at Young Actors Studio. She also enjoys recording local radio commercials and can be heard in the opening scene of SRJC’s Murder on the Orient Express. 

 

ALEX DELZELL (Sam Wainwright/Ensemble) attended Santa Rosa Junior College after high school before transferring to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he attained a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. He’s currently taking Intro to Acting with Theatre Arts. This is his first ever production and he’s just really happy to be here.   

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EMMA ROSE ETHINGTON (Miss Fortuna/Angel Choir) attended Santa Rosa High School and now resides at SRJC as a sophomore and is majoring in Studio Arts. She has been in two past SRJC productions, The Little Mermaid and The Wedding Singer. She loves the JC theatre community and sharing her love of performing.  

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PATRICE EVANS (Mrs. Hatch) is pleased to be part of this "Wonderful" production of the beautiful holiday classic. She has had the privilege of participating in various productions in Sonoma County for the past 25 years, including most recently SRJC’s The Sound of Music. It is a rewarding challenge to be a part of this new, all-digital frontier of theatre! 

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STELLA FINLEY (Janey Bailey) is a seventh grader at Hillcrest Middle School in Sebastopol. In addition to performing in multiple school plays, she has also participated in Transcendence Theatre Company's Broadway Under the Stars Fantastical Family Night. She is excited to be a part of her first production with SRJC Theatre Arts. 

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TOMASSO GHIGLIAZZA (Burt) is 19 years old and graduated from Maria Carrillo High School in 2019. He plans on acting at the JC to get his name out there so he can eventually land a job as a voice actor.

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ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ (Mr. Martini) has been attending SRJC for three years. While he is a Business and Marketing major, he has also taken several Theatre Arts classes. It's a Wonderful Life is his first musical. 

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KRISTIN ISAACS (Mrs. Davis/Ensemble) found her way to the stage a few years ago when her daughter asked her audition for Music to My Ears’ production of Grease. Other MTME productions include Les Miserable and Mary Poppins. Last summer she joined the Raven Players in Young Frankenstein. It has been a dream of hers to perform with Theatre Arts.  

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STEPHEN LEANDER (Mr. Welch/Ensemble) studied vocal performance at San Francisco State University but never dreamed he would be doing shows later in his life. He made his re-debut at Main Stage West in Sebastopol in Half Life last year.  He has always kept up singing and currently sings with the Fog City Singers men’s ensemble in San Francisco. 

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ALINA KINGWILL PETERSON (Chris Bailey) has been performing since she was 5 years old. She played the title role in Annie and was a cast member in Oliver! both at Sixth Street Playhouse. She won the Sebastopol Virtual Talent Show this year and is excited to be in this online production of It’s a Wonderful Life. 

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MADISON LEWIS (Mrs. Martini/Angel Choir) is delighted to be in this SRJC production. She has also appeared in shows at Spreckels, 6th Street Playhouse, Broadway Under the Stars, ‪Cinnabar, SAL, MTME, ‪San Francisco CMT‬, and Disneyland. She has also trained at The School of Drama and the American Conservatory Theatre. 

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KAELA MARIANO (Violet Bick) is a Junior at Technology High School. This is her first SRJC production. She has been seen in the Spreckels Youth in Arts Programs as Adelaide in Guys and Dolls Jr. and Paulette in Legally Blonde Jr. She also is a choreographer for her school. 
 

CRYSTAL MCDOUGALL-PURDY (Ma Bailey) has been singing and performing locally since she was very young. A graduate from SRJC, she recently had the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream by playing the role of Mother Abbess in SRJC's production of The Sound of Music. She is lucky enough to be able to share her enthusiasm for music with her talented husband, who directs two local choirs.  

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GWENDOLYN PHAIR (Ruth/Mildred) has been in many local productions at Cinnabar Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, The Ross Valley Players, and Novato Theatre Company. A favorite role is Young Mona in Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. This is her first production at SRJC. She is honored to be a part of this online production.   

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DENI RATTERREE (Ensemble) attended Saint Helena High School where she had the opportunity to be in the cast and crew for many productions. She is currently attending SRJC for her third year working towards the Graphic Design and Digital Audio vocational certificates. It’s a Wonderful Life is her first production with SRJC.

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KATHY PING-ROGERS (Aunt Billie) is thrilled to be reprising the first role she ever played—in 2012 at 6th Street Playhouse. Last spring, she was cast as Rosie in SRJC’s The Wedding Singer, which was cancelled due to Covid. Some of her other favorite roles have been Queenie in Bell, Book and Candle and Alice in Rapture, Blister, Burn. 

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NOAH STERNHILL (George Bailey) appeared in numerous SRJC shows, including Bert in Mary Poppins, Feste in Twelfth Night, Farquaad in Shrek, and most recently as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. He’s thrilled to be in the original musical adaptation of this Christmas classic, with such a wonderful cast and crew.  

ALEXX VALDEZ (Clarence Odbody) has studied with the Lesher Center for the Arts, and they’ve been involved in a variety of roles including the Seven Corpse Murder Mystery dinner theatre, and various shows with the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company. This is their fifth show at the SRJC and couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of this production.      
 

DMITRY WALTERS (Jamie Bailey) is finishing up his last year of elementary school. His past performances include Gypsy at 6th Street Playhouse, Robin Hood at Missoula Children's Theatre, and Charlotte's Web at his school, where he is directing a theatre showcase for his peers. When he's not on stage, he enjoys mountain biking, fostering puppies, and camping with family and friends.  

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PEYTON WHITESIDE (Angel Choir/Ellen) attended Maria Carrillo High School where she had the opportunity to perform in and work tech for several productions. This is her first year at SRJC where she is majoring in technical theatre. It’s a Wonderful Life is Peyton’s first performance with Theatre Arts. 
 

LARRY WILLIAMS (Mr. Potter) s a local actor/director/playwright, who has appeared in numerous productions throughout the years. Some of his favorites are Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady (Sonoma Arts Live), Clown 2 in The 39 Steps, Roger De Bris in The Producers and Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life (all for 6th Street Playhouse).

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SIERRA WINTER (Mrs. Campbell/Mrs. Thompsen) loves to sing and perform. She has performed with multiple theatre companies, including the Davis Musical Theatre Company and the Winters Theatre Company. She has sung in many choirs and vocal competitions. She thinks that this musical is simply wonderful and is so happy to be a part of it! 

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PERI ZOE YILDIRIM-STANLEY (Angel Choir) is excited to make her debut at SRJC. She previously has performed at 6th Street Playhouse, Sonoma Arts Live, the Raven, and the Petaluma Shakespeare Company, most notably in West Side Story, Gypsy, A Christmas Story, and The Buddy Holly Story. She is also a part of the ArtQuest Theatre Program.

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