The Twisted Christmas Show at Green Room 42

Ryan Knowles

Ryan was last seen on Broadway playing 9 characters in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, a performance that earned him a spot on the yearly NY Times Best Of Theatre list. National tours include The Lightning Thief, Queen’s We Will Rock You, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, & Todrick Hall’s OZ: The Musical. Ryan has played everything on two legs (and occasionally four). From Disney’s Genie to The Wicked Witch of the West; Hunchback’s Frollo to Little Shop’s Dentist; Caliban, Bottom, and Prospero. He has performed in theaters across 47 states (Sorry Alaska and the Dakotas!) As a concert headliner and cabaret singer, Ryan has performed in some of the finest venues in the country and world, including Birdland, Feinstein’s, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Town Hall, and Budapest Jazz Club. He has spent the past two years performing at Broadway’s Living Room, 54 Below, nearly every Saturday night in residency with the ongoing concert series’ 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits, 54 Sings Sinatra, & Love Song Saturday Night. Ryan starred on TV as host of Nickelodeon’s daily live program “Me:TV,” entertaining millions of children everyday after school. He has danced with the Rockettes, tangled with a 60-inch Python in the woods as the Devil (a role he’s played 11 times), grappled in the ring with Lucha Libre wrestlers in Mexico City, and recited Shakespeare while skydiving (without missing a line). RyanKnowles.com

Carlie Craig

Carlie Craig is an American musical comedy writer, performer and multi-hyphenate artist. She is most known as a cast member on the 15th season of MADtv, where she performed spot-on impressions of vocal powerhouses Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth & a variety of original characters. Other television appearances include, USA's First Impressions with Dana Carvey, NBC's Will & Grace and Kevin Hart's The Donors. Throughout her time in Los Angeles between television work, Carlie became a staple of cabaret venues, performing her self-produced original one-woman musical comedy shows Have Several Seats, Me! The Musical! and Emotional Rollercoaster to sold-out audiences. Since relocating to New York in 2022, Carlie has shifted focus to voiceover and theatre work. Carlie's duet "Specialer" with Broadway Legend Kristin Chenoweth was released this March as part of the U.G.L.Y Original Cast Recording, where she belts her heart out as Harry, the Ugly Duckling. You can hear her duetting with Broadway Star Heidi Blickenstaff as Fairy Wren in the AppleTV+ series, Wonderpets: In The City, releasing globally this December 13th. When Carlie is not recording or performing her original one woman musicals, she is working on the weekends at Performers Theatre Workshop in Millburn, NJ as founder of the PTW Comedy Crew - a troupe of 10 young professional performers whom she mentors and develops original comedic material with. A special thank you to VP, Pamela and Mark for including her in this zany project!

Pamela Bob

Pamela Bob is a multi-faceted artist based in NYC. Broadway: Hand to God, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Off-Broadway: Clarice M. Starling in “Silence! The Musical”, “The Extraordinary-Ordinary”, “How to Save the World and Find True Love”. Regional includes: Papermill Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Asolo Theater, Barrington Stage Co. Pamela received the Talkin' Broadway Best Actress Award for her work in “People Like Us”, which was written and conceived for her by writer/composer Todd Almond and directed by Moritz Van Stuelpnagel. She received awards for Best Actress for productions of George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House as well as her riveting portrayal of June Carter Cash in Wildwood Flowers: The June Carter Cash Story. Pamela starred and wrote the original dark-comedy series, “Livin’ On a Prairie”, about a woman obsessed with the TV series, Little House On the Prairie. The show was an official selection of the Tribeca TV Festival, HollyWeb Fest and Lift-Off Fest, and won best TV series at the LA International Film Fest. Pamela's trademark intensity and comedic timing won her the Best Actress award at the LA International Film Festival. Fun fact: Pamela hosts the popular Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast, along with original cast members and fan favorites, Dean Butler (Almonzo Wilder) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson). She lives in Queens, NY with her husband and 2 kiddos, Margot and Henry. www.PamelaBob.com www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com www.littlehouse50podcast.com

Anne Fraser Thomas

Anne was last seen belting her tits off as Molly Brown in the hit off-Broadway show Titanique. When she's not taking on iconic roles like Fantine in Les Misérables or Mama Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, she’s busy trying (and sometimes failing) to master the art of social media. Catch her latest “attempts” on Instagram @annefraserthomas52 and TikTok @annefraserthomas—because, hey, someone’s gotta watch! Most importantly, Anne’s greatest role to date is being the proud mom of her 6-year-old daughter Violet, who’s already giving her a run for her money in the “most dramatic” category.

Elijah Caldwell

An OBIE Award Winner.  Elijah was the original Standby in A Strange Loop at Playwrights Horizon. Elijah began his journey to being the artist he is at 5 years old when he began training piano classically. He continued his journey attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - receiving his Bachelors of Music with a Focus in Piano Performance, with the addition of voice. Post graduation, Elijah moved directly to New York City to attend the prestigious New York University Steinhardt School where he received his Masters degree in theater and began pursuing his acting career. Elijah has had the pleasure of making a name for himself in New York City.  He made his Off-Broadway debut at Town Hall as one of Broadway’s Rising Stars. Elijah has been seen Off-Broadway numerous times, the Cutting Room, 54 Below, and Birdland Jazz Club, just to name a few. Elijah was the Associate Music Director on the Chicago out-of-town production of Devil Wears Prada with music by Elton John. Elijah also toured with the Beatles' tribute band as "the fifth Beatle!"  Elijah is currently a Professor at Marymount Manhattan College and Hunter College and can be seen playing and singing in Piano bars around NYC! www.thisiscaldwell.com #ThisIsCaldwell

Jimmy Ray Bennett

Jimmy Ray Bennett is co-creator of the off-Broadway improvised "cult hit" The Nuclear Family, Nathan Brooks in Hand of God for Amazon Prime and the lovable Floyd in Grand Theft Auto 5. Most recently seen in Waitress (Ogunquit Playhouse), Transparent (The Mark Taper Forum) and Trading Places (The Alliance). Past theatres include The Arena, McCarter, LaJolla Playhouse, Barrow Street, NYTW, The Duke, City Center, MSG and the Kennedy Center. TV and Film include Billions, Hot In Cleveland, AJ And The Queen, Blacklist, The Daily Show, Better Nate Than Ever, DL Hughley's Endangered Species List (Peabody Award) and All You Need Is Blood.

Lee Daniele Moretti

Lee Moretti is a guitarist, pianist, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter and is the founder of award-winning rock band The Furies (Mint 400 Records/The Orchard). Moretti is also the former touring multi-instrumentalist for Third Eye Blind and a current Broadway performer. She toured with the platinum-selling rock band extensively and appeared with them on many platforms, including The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and The Sundance Film Festival. As a writer, Moretti has frequently produced and co-written with other artists nationally and internationally, frequently toplining as well as providing collaborative environments for charitable efforts, such as the writing, production, and release of "Underwater" by Payge Turner (The Voice) and Jace Allen to benefit The Clean Slate Initiative. Moretti has routinely gained praise for her writing and artistic efforts, including Best in State by The New England Music Awards in 2019. She has had the pleasure of working with: Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Third Eye Blind, Brandy, Jordin Sparks, Lady A, Delta Rae, SIX on Broadway, MJ: The Musical, Anthony Rapp's 'Without You', Vanessa Carlton, and many others.

Nick Carrillo

Nick is an actor, improviser, and writer from TX. He was part of the original cast of Puffs: Or Seven Increasing Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. He performs sketch and improv all over the city, and has been featured on NBC, MTV, VH1, truTV, and Comedy Central. He is currently one of the hosts of The Official Marvel Podcast.

Paige Durr

Paige Durr is a freelance drummer, educator, and arranger in NYC. She is excited to be playing for the for the Twisted Christmas Show! Paige is currently a drum sub at Six the Musical (Broadway) and the Big Gay Jamboree (Off Broadway). She is also a percussion arranger for the JMU Marching Royal Dukes. Past credits include A Sign of the Times (Off Broadway), and Six the Musical (First National Tour).

Mike Preen

Originally from New Orleans, LA, Mike has lived in the New York City area for over two decades. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Jazz performance from NJCU. He has subbed or toured with over a dozen Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.

Mark Fifer

Mark is thrilled to be a collaborator on The Twisted Christmas Show! Born and raised on a farm in Delaware, Mark’s artistic inclinations were clocked early on (his green thumb was decidedly not). Since starting piano lessons at age 5, Mark has never stopped channeling that creative energy, seeking out myriad forms of collaborative storytelling. Nomination, Best Musical Direction (Audelco) for his work as Music Supervisor/Arranger on Little Girl Blue, a musical about the iconic Nina Simone. As Musical Director: Rent, The Who’s Tommy, Fame - The Musical, Side by Side by Sondheim, Our Town, Tits Fisher with Kitten’s Kiss, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, many more. Mark also serves as Vocal Director for Carnival Playlist Entertainment and as Artistic Associate for Southern Opera Theatre Company. www.markfifer.com

VP Boyle

VP Boyle is a preeminent Broadway audition coach, author, award-winning filmmaker and creative director. Boyle is a nationally recognized expert in contemporary musical theatre and pop/rock musicals with over 25 years of experience on and off the stage. Boyle is thrilled to be collaborating with Mark Fifer and Pamela Bob on The Twisted Christmas Show this holiday season at Green Room 42. Additionally, he is developing a new musical anthology series, String Lights, that leans into the humanity of our darkest moment, Oscuro: Everyone Wears a Mask, an immersive pick-your-own-ending musical experience set in a dystopian cantina on Día de Muertos, as well as Desert Dream—a rock musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream featuring 90’s alternative hits set at Burning Man. Boyle served as the creator and director of Dear Future Husband, a new interactive pop musical produced by Carnival Entertainment as part of their popular Playlist Productions already loved by guests across the fleet, and is currently developing a slate of new creative concepts for cruise ship brands and casino venues. Having grown up in the cornfields of Illinois, Boyle combines his Midwest work ethic with a very LA/NYC-centric worldview, to bring fresh musical narratives and immersive theatre projects to life. He currently lives in New York City with his French Bulldog, Betty. www.vpboyle.com

Mark Fifer

Mark is thrilled to be a collaborator on The Twisted Christmas Show! Born and raised on a farm in Delaware, Mark’s artistic inclinations were clocked early on (his green thumb was decidedly not). Since starting piano lessons at age 5, Mark has never stopped channeling that creative energy, seeking out myriad forms of collaborative storytelling. Nomination, Best Musical Direction (Audelco) for his work as Music Supervisor/Arranger on Little Girl Blue, a musical about the iconic Nina Simone. As Musical Director: Rent, The Who’s Tommy, Fame - The Musical, Side by Side by Sondheim, Our Town, Tits Fisher with Kitten’s Kiss, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, many more. Mark also serves as Vocal Director for Carnival Playlist Entertainment and as Artistic Associate for Southern Opera Theatre Company. www.markfifer.com

Pamela Bob

Pamela Bob is an award-winning artist, best known for her work in theater, TV, music and comedy. Originally making her mark as a performer, Pamela’s transition to writing unlocked a fresh, dynamic voice that has resonated with audiences through her award-winning projects and original works. From crafting sharp, off-beat comedy to heartfelt storytelling, she’s embraced her new path with enthusiasm and hasn’t looked back. As the co-mastermind behind The Twisted Christmas Show, Pamela takes another bold leap into off-beat comedy. With a knack for pushing boundaries while keeping audiences laughing, this show marks an exciting new chapter in her creative journey. Pamela’s original short form TV series, “Livin’ On a Prairie”, is a witty, surprising, and earnest exploration of one woman’s obsession with Little House on the Prairie, and how her love of the program infects her daily life. The show was an official selection of the Tribeca TV Festival, HollyWeb Fest and Lift-Off Fest, and won best TV series at the LA International Film Fest. Pamela’s trademark intensity and comedic timing won her the Best Actress award at the LA International Film Fest. Celebrated for its unique humor and nostalgic charm, the series has resonated with audiences far and wide, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. With plans for further development, Pamela is eager to expand the world of Livin' On a Prairie and continue delighting fans with her fresh perspective and creative storytelling. Pamela is also the charismatic host and co-Producer of the popular "Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast". Joined by original cast members and fan favorites Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Pamela brings fans closer to the show they love through engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, lively discussions, and lots of humor. She lives in NYC with her lovely husband and 2 wonderful children, Margot and Henry. www.PamelaBob.com www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com www.littlehouse50podcast.com

Sarah Marie Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins is a multi-faceted choreographer and movement director whose vast on-stage career, wicked sense of humor, and artistic eye behind the lens, found her at home in the world of film and tv. She is the choreographer for the Emmy nominated comedy series “Girls5Eva,” starring Sara Bareilles, Busy Phillips, Paula Pell & Renee Elise Goldsberry, and has movement directed everyone from Tina Fey to Ted Danson. She spent many years as an associate choreographer and dance captain for Broadway, National Tours and regional theatre, as well as choreographing shows for The Walnut Street theatre and Busch Gardens. Sarah’s credits as a performer include starring as Jennyanydots, the tap dancing cat in CATS revival on Broadway, and as Peter Pan in the remounting of Jerome Robbins Broadway, as well as in Cathy Rigby’s iconic version of the show, as her successor. She hails from San Diego and has been fortunate to travel the world as an entertainer, but is happiest on the couch with her husband and two children. (They’re dogs.)