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Tim Clayton, Male Swing

Tim Clayton was raised in Hilliard, Ohio, and is a graduate of Duke University with degrees in theater and psychology. Tim spent much of his time in school performing with Duke’s musical theater organization, Hoof ‘n’ Horn, and more recently has been performing all over the Midwest. Credits include Ryan James in A Simple Sanctuary, Randy Baker in the southern tour of We’ll Meet Again and George in Love Life. Tim is honored and thrilled to be returning in his fourth season with Blue Gate Musicals, and sincerely hopes you enjoy the show!

Nathan Garner, Bishop Henry Hilty

Nathan is glad to be returning to the Bird-in-Hand Stage. This is his 9^th year at Bird-in-Hand and 10th with Blue Gate Musicals. He is excited for a new season of shows and a new cast of people to work with! He was most recently seen as Joshua in Dear Soldier Boy and David in The Home Game. He wants to thank you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Carter Hoffer, Leroy Gooberling

Carter is ecstatic to be performing on the Bird-in-Hand Stage for the first time, returning as Leroy Gooberling after originating the role last Christmas in Shipshewana, IN!  Some favorite previous credits include Hoosier Shakespeare Festival (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet), Lyric Arts (A Chorus Line, The Wedding Singer), The Black Hills Playhouse (The Drowsy Chaperone), Emerald Coast Theatre Company (Mary Poppins), and St. Croix Festival Theatre (The Spitfire Grill, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley)! Check out carterhoffer.com and @carterhoffer on most socials to keep up to date on his various projects!

Kyra McKillip, Sadie Graber

Kyra McKillip is so excited to celebrate the holidays with Blue Gate Musicals! Her favorite past credits include: Cynthia Weil (Carole King Musical), Junie B. Jones (Junie…Toothless Wonder) and Alice Murphy (Bright Star). She is so grateful to have a merry time outside of her new home of NYC.

Grant Myers, Amos Smucker

Grant Myers is incredibly excited to return for his second season with Blue Gate Musicals at the Bird-in-Hand Stage! Grant holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Emory & Henry University and was seen last year in Dear Soldier Boy as Orville Whipple and in Our Christmas Dinner as Uncle Ollie at Bird-in-Hand. Other recent credits include The Music Man (Male Swing) at the Round Barn Theatre, Cinderella (Ensemble) at Myers Dinner Theatre, The Drowsy Chaperone (Superintendent/Ensemble) at Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, and in Jukebox Jive and IMAGINARIUM at the nearby Magic & Wonder Dinner Theatre. He thanks the cast, crew and creative team for another amazing experience and his family, friends and his partner, Jay, for all their love and support. Enjoy the show!

Grace Raber, Female Swing

Grace is thrilled to be returning to Blue Gate Musicals for her 3rd season! She is a Texas native and graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in History with minors in Dance and Arts Administration. Her latest Blue Gate role was Mrs. Nussbaum in The Christmas Tree Ship. Other roles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Mrs. Claus in the ONU Holiday Spectacular. Grace would like to thank BGM for this wonderful opportunity. Most of all, she would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her dreams. Enjoy the show! Website: graceraber.com

Richard Weaver, Elwood Gooberling

Richard is so thrilled to return to the Bird-in-Hand Stage! You may have seen him last as Stuart Johnston in Half-Stitched, Daniel Fisher in The Confession, Levi Troyer in The Home Game, Mitch Lee in Dear Soldier Boy, Bart in Josiah for President, Denny in A Simple Sanctuary and Jimmy Scott in Stolen the Musical. Richard grew up in Lancaster County and has been performing locally for many theaters including The Fulton Theatre, The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Servant Stage, and many more! Some of his favorite roles include Ensemble in Treasure Island at the Fulton Theatre and Laurie in Little Women at Cavod Theatre. When not performing he can be found teaching acting classes, playing DnD, and directing shows! A big thanks to his wife Catherine, friends, family, teachers, and God.

Catherine Weaver, Alice Bailey

Catherine Weaver is excited to return to the Bird-in-Hand Stage after appearing in Half-Stitched, The Confession, Our Christmas Dinner, The Home Game, Dear Soldier Boy, A Simple Sanctuary, Josiah for President, The Christmas Tree Ship and Stolen. She holds a BFA in musical theatre from Samford University and has performed with various companies including Hampstead Stage Company, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, and National Theatre for Children. Catherine has also performed locally with Magic and Wonder Theater, Piercing Word, and Cavod Theatre. Thanks to Monica for this opportunity. Love to her wonderful husband Ric.