Matthew is making his debut on West T Hill's stage as Rusty in "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas. He is very excited to be in the company of such terrific talent. Matthew resides in Lincoln County and attends Redemption Road Church where he also does theatre and dramas. He would like to thank everyone for their love and support while pursuing his dreams as an actor.

Sheri Herndon

Sheri is a veteran player with WTHCT, seen last in  . . . ”Kindergarten.”  She is a teacher at Danville Christian Academy, is married to Sean and has four children.  She says “she has learned to love Danville and WHTCT has been a blessing.”  Sheri wishes to thank her family, her students, and especially Sean, her husband, for his encouragement.

Vicki is the Director of our local Pregnancy Resource Center.  She was most recently seen in “Monster Soup” and “Deathtrap.”  Vicki thanks Karen for the opportunity, her husband Byran and her son, Connor (a WHT player), for their patience during her absence and for their unwavering support.

West W. Johnson

West recently moved here with his family from Atlanta.  He is by profession a “hydro geologist.”  He says that except for a “walk-on” in a church play, this is his acting debut.  West wishes to thank his beautiful redheads, his dramatic, patient and understanding family and his grandfather, West T. Hill, who introduced him to theatre arts when he was very young.

Todd Sheene

Todd lives with his wife Blythe and his daughter Grace (who are both talented players with WTHCT) in Danville.  He is a graphic artist and works in Lexington.  He has participated in last season’s Mystery Dinner Theatre and debuted his vocal talents in “Radio Gals.”  Todd is appreciative to God and his very supportive family.

Gina Scott

Gina is the activity coordinator for McDowell Place in Danville.  She has been seen in “Swingtime Canteen”, “Swingtime Canteen Revisited” and “Oliver” at WTHCT and in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre in Harrodsburg.  Most recently she has participated in Shaker Village’s Murder Mystery Weekend.  Gina wishes to thank her family for their encouragement, support, and for living with “Ima Jean” these past months.  She would like to thank Steve Sleeper for having faith in her and for the opportunity to play such a wonderful character.

Beth Marlowe

Beth is veteran player at the West T. Hill Community Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Golde in "Fiddler on the Roof" and Rachel Lynde in "Anne of Green Gables." Beth is the mother of two beautiful daughters who are also players at the West T. Hill Community Theatre.

TONY SPALDING

 Tony, a student at Centre College is playing the daunting role of TOM ROBINSON and making his debut on our stage.  This young man is active in the drama department at Centre and was seen in last year’s Heritage Festival Play, playing the young Franklin in the award winning drama, “The Colored Door at the Train Depot.”

DALE S. KIHLMAN

 Playing ATTICUS FINCH, Dale is a veteran player with WTHCT and has been involved and has served as a Board Member and officer for some 25 years.  He came to Danville with his family in 1977 and started acting in 1982 (his first play) and hasn’t wanted to stop!  Dale wishes to thank this wife, Shan, and son, Nick and daughter, Brenna.

ARNETTA MYERS

 Arnetta is also making her theatrical debut playing the role of CALPURNIA.  Arnetta enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family and friends.  She wishes to thank her husband, Keith and her daughter, Courtney for encouraging her in her apprehension about being in this play and for putting up with her!

CONNOR FERRELL

 Connor, a WTHCT veteran at his young age is playing the role of DILL.  He says, “he has always loved acting and Ms. Logue rocks!”  He was recently seen in “The Princess and the Pea” and “Annie, Jr.”.  Connor wishes to thank Ms. Logue and the audiences.

HANNAH K. ELLIOTT

Playing the role of MAYELLA, Hannah has performed on our stage several time, most recently as Anne in “Anne of Green Gables” and on Ragged Edge’s stage as well.  She is a student at Mercer County High School where she is a member of the award winning Mercer County Marching Band.  Hannah wishes to thank her Mom for gas money to travel back and forth from Salvisa!

LAURA COUZENS

 Laura is playing our SCOUT.  She likes to Irish dance and she loves dogs.  She also says that she is a straight “A” student.  Laura attends school in Danville and this is her debut on our stage.  She wishes to thank her Mom, Dad, Chappie and Karen.

ADAM T. BARKER

 Playing the roles of NATHAN RADLEY and BOO RADLEY, this is Adam’s stage debut.  He is a senior at the University of Kentucky where he is an English major.  He is very excited about his first theatre experience.  Adam wishes to thank his parents and the directors of this show who “seem to have a lot of patience with beginners.”

JAN SHEFFIELD

Jan has been on our stage several times, most recently she was the Music Director for “Radio Gals.”  She has taught English for 28 years.  “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of her favorite novels to teach.  Jan says, “I’m thrilled to be a part of this production.”  Jan wishes to thank her Mom, who always told her to quit making faces (“sorry Mom, I didn’t”) and she thanks her daughters, who said “Mom, don’t mumble” and sometimes, “Mom, don’t yell!”  She also wishes to thank Harper Lee who wrote one of the best novels she’s ever read.  (And yes, she believes that Harper Lee wrote it!).

SHERI DUNCAN

Sheri is playing the narrating role of JEAN LOUISE FINCH.  She was recently seen this past summer on our stage singing and dancing in “Radio Gals.”  Sheri has directed musical and plays in elementary school.  She is 26 years old and a music teacher at Hogsett Elementary School.  In her spare time Sheri likes to swing dance and play golf.  She would like to thank “her family and Jeremiah for all their support and love!”

Robin Moler (Babs)

Robin began her theatre career as a stage manager for her daughter Amanda six years ago.  Since “bitten by the theatre bug,” Robin has been involved in several plays with her favorite being “Fiddler on the Roof” playing Vente, the ultimate matchmaker.  Robin would like to thank her family for all the love, support and no complaints for eating too much fast food.

CHELSI WARNER

Chelsi, a student at Centre College is playing the role of MISS STEPHANIE.  She has performed in various Centre productions and was a student playwright and director.  She says she is “very energetic and has a love for life and enjoys nothing more than a good play and a cup of black coffee.”  Chelsi wishes to thank her Mom and Dad for supporting the Arts and for feeding her eccentricities.

CHAPPIE COUZENS

Chappie has no theatre experience and this is his debut playing the role of JEM.  He is a straight “A” student at Bate Middle School where he is on the academic team.  Chappie wants to thank Susanne Huxel and his parents.

Shawn Moore

Shawn is executive director of Harrodsburg/Mercer County Planning & Zoning Commission and lives in Harrodsburg.  He is a veteran actor at WTHCT and performed in several mystery dinner theatres and most recently showed off his singing talents in Smokey Joe’s Café at the Ragged Edge Theatre in Harrodsburg.  He wants to thank everyone who lets him live in the land of “make believe.”

D. Todd Littlefield

D. Todd Littlefield has been lurking around West T. Hill Community Theatre for about 10 years.  Favorite shows include “Oliver” and “Dancing at Lughnasa.”

Maggie Tirey

Maggie Tirey is a sophmore at Danville High School. She is a member of the DHS Forensics Team. Maggie was most recently seen on the WTH stage as Ms. Hannigan in "Annie Jr." Maggie is not only a talent on stage, but she is also a wonderful backstage worker and technical hand. She had done everything from lights to props to building sets! When it comes to theater, there isn't a role she won't take on!

James Deaton

James waited until he moved from California to experience the thrill of the theater.  He has participated in productions with various acting roles including Wilber C. Henderson, Revenue Agent in “You Can’t Take it With You”, The Reverend Dooly in “The Homecoming”, Officer Patrick Finnigan in the Shaker Village Murder Mystery Weekend, Cowboy/Accountant in West T Hill Community Theatre Mystery Dinner Theatre, Miss Azilee Swindle in “Radio Gals” and now wants to expand the theatre experience by performing the duties of stage manger.  Jim wishes to thank Steve Sleeper for taking a chance in casting him as the revenue agent just over a year ago and many thanks to family and new found friends within the acting community for a new focus in his life.

JOHN “BUCK” ROGERS

“Buck” is the Director of Guidance at Lexington Catholic High School.  He is a veteran performer with WTHCT, but he says, “this is his first role as a grandfather!”  He remembers with fondness his performances in “Cat on A Hot Tin Roof,” “On Golden Pond” and “We’ve Been Friends Forever.”  He wishes to thank his family and friends and especially, Saint Pamela.

PAULA HILL

Paula is a business writing consultant.  Her recent involvement with WTH includes a directing chair for “Painting Churches.”  She also wrote, directed and acted in “An Evening with Paula Hill.”  Paula wishes to thank “all those at WTHCT who allow me to do what I love best! And her father, West T. Hill, who started everything.”

Duane Campbell

Duane Campbell has appeared on the WTHCT stage in “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Here’s Love” and has been musical director for “Secret Garden” and “Annie Jr.”  He has also been involved in the production of “Bah Humbug” and “Deathtrap.”  He was a member of the barbershop quartet in Ragged Edge’s production of “Music Man.”

Beth Wren

Beth Wren moved to Danville from Arkansas 2.5 years ago.  She has acted in various theatre productions throughout her life.  She teaches high school science at Kentucky School for the Deaf. Beth was raised in another country as a missionary’s daughter and is a wife and mother of 4 children.  She enjoys reading, singing, quilting and gardening.

Steve Sleeper

Steve Sleeper, Lab Director for Haggin Hospital, has acted in a number of WTHCT productions. He recently directed A Breath of Dusty Air and was last seen on stage in Radio Gals. He would like to thank his friends and family who support him in this preposterous passion of his.   

Lori Shepherd

Lori Shepherd is a nurse who currently works for Caretenders Home Health. This is her first onstage performance with WTHCT as Denise Sanders. She would like to thank her husband, Chris and son Jonah for their patience and her family at Living Hope Fellowship for their encouragement. Last but not least, she would like to thank Beth Marlowe for giving her the opportunity to play such a fun and quirky character.

SEAN COOK

Sean is playing the role of our JUDGE and was last seen on stage in “The King and I” at age 5!  This is his first adult endeavor and he says, “hopefully, not his last.”  Sean wishes to thank his wife and two girls for letting him do this . . .

Darell Rickmers

Darell Rickmers is a 4th Grade Teacher with the Franklin County Schools.  He loves dark chocolate of ANY kind, loves to sing, act and teach.  He is the Arts and Humanities coach for his school's academic team, works as the ESS coordinator for his school, and pretty much gets into more things than he can handle.  He hopes that you enjoy meeting Dennis in this wonderful holiday musical with his family. Happy Holidays one and all! 

Ellen Stafford

Ellen Stafford has been involved in musical theatre for almost 30 years as pianist and/or musical director of over 25 musicals in Kentucky and Michigan.  She made her directorial debut last summer with Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “Smokey Joe’s Café.”  “Sanders Family Christmas” will be Ellen’s first production at WTHCT and also the first time she’s been on stage since junior high school.  Ellen is the proud parent of three adult children and currently lives in Danville with Earl the wonder dog.

Chet Hager

Chet Hager is a first time actor in “Sanders Family Christmas.”  He would like to thank his family and so-called friends for their support.

Payton-Brooke Hager

Payton-Brooke Hager, a first timer at West T. Hill with her role as "Joyce" in Sanders Family Christmas. Music is her passion, and her favorite band is The Beatles. She hopes to be in future shows, and would like to thank her family for support.

Walter Knies

Walter Knies is making his first appearance on the West T. Hill Community Theatre’s stage as Cousin Joe.  He is a local businessman who enjoys teaching guitar.  He resides in Stanford with his wife, Renee.

LuAnne Littlefield

LuAnne loves volunteering at West T. Hill Community Theatre. You'll find her on stage (Bah Humbug, Secret Garden, Here's Love), back stage, and up in the booth...she loves it all. She especially enjoys it when it's a family affair with her children and husband. Have a lovely "country kinda Christmas"!

Shirley Culton

Shirley Culton, a Realtor/Owner of Kentucky Homes and Land, is always looking for ways to "get to the public".  Shirley is also investigating alternative career possibilities due to the media's real estate forecasts. Married to Charles Culton, together they have 5 children, thus her ability to handle many different emotional situations, including, but not limited to crying on demand.