The Original Dickens Carolers and Absolute Noel
Entertaining in Denver, Colorado since 1986.
Also available in New York City and Los Angeles
Meet the Carolers
Nicholas Productions, LLC and Original Dickens Carolers owner Michelle Paul
Michelle has worked as a musical theatre performer in the Denver area for the past 22 years. Most recent/favorite roles include: Sister Mary Amnesia, NUNSENSE; Peggy, THE TAFFETAS, A TAFFETA CHRISTMAS; Lucy, NARNIA; Agnes, I DO! I DO!; Nancy, OLIVER! Michelle also specializes in teaching and performing in Children's Theatre.
Dutch is a Denver-born singer, arranger, teacher and director of music. He produces sound tracks for advertisers. He sings with a popular a cappella group called Cool Shooz; another called Vojo, and plays guitar in a rock band known as Cut to the Chase. He is Music Director and a member of the Original Dickens Carolers; teaches voice; and is a respected church choir director. He was a ten-year member of the Opera Colorado Chorus and recently appeared with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in Bernstein’s Mass. He lives and works in Golden with his wife and two children. Above all, he is committed to the human voice as the most beautiful instrument of all, and harmony as a way of life.
Jeffrey’s 30 year acting career in musical theatre has taken him around the world and around the United States. A few of his most memorable experiences include performing PHANTOM for the authors (Murray Yeston & Author Kopit), several tours to Singapore, Kuala Lampur, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea with SOUND OF MUSIC and SOUTH PACIFIC. Jeffrey is a freelance web developer and graphic designer with Max Height Web & Design Studio.
Performance credits include the role of the Gypsy Acid Queen in two international tours of the Who's Tommy; the roles of Constance in David Merrick's Oh, Kay!; and the privilege of originating the role of Andrea Devereaux in Once on This Island. She has also performed a one-year-plus stint in the Off-Broadway hit, A Brief History of White Music and she can be seen in the feature films: Mississippi Masala (opposite Oscar winner Denzel Washington) and Amazing Grace & Chuck. Regionally, she has had principal roles in Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), Little Shop of Horrors, Intimate Apparel and Porgy and Bess.
As a lead vocalist, Oliver-Atherton has toured internationally with performance in Tokyo, Japan, Geneva, Switzerland; and Offenbach, Germany as well as at Carnegie Hall in New York City and on the French Riviera for the late Prince Rainier of Monaco. She has also performed as the soprano soloist with the CSO (Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert); and the Florida Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, and Sinfonia Gulfcoast and as of last year (one snowy weekend) the mezzo-soprano soloist with the CSO performing (Too Hot to Handel).
Natalie currently resides in Colorado with her husband Jeffrey and their three beautiful children (Justin , Rachael and Serea). She and her husband are private instructor/coaches of their own vocal and acting studio, Namaste Works, in Centennial, CO. Namaste to all and Al Humdulilah!!! (All Praises Be to the Most High God)
Ryan Belinak is excited to be returning to the Original Dicken's Carolers for his second Holiday Season. He has been doing professional singing/acting in and around Denver for the past eight years and has been seen and heard in various local venues including theaters, concerts and television. Favorite local theatrical roles include Tony in West Side Story (Town Hall Arts Center) and Tom Collins in RENT (Town Hall Arts Center). National/regional credits include commercial work for Starz/Encore Entertainment and appearing as a featured artist at a 2009 red carpet concert in Santa Monica, CA.
When Ryan is not performing, he enjoys staying busy in both real estate and personal training.
Best wishes this Holiday Season to each of you! May you be blessed with the love of family and friends during this magical time of year.
Brandon Bill is honored to be singing with the Original Dickens Carolers for the first time. Currently, Brandon is a theatre and vocal music director in the Cherry Creek School district and has performed and directed all over Colorado. Some of the shows include: 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Love/Perfect/Change', 'Clue: The Musical!', 'Reefer Madness', 'Titanic', 'My Fair Lady', The Odd Couple', and others. His son, Jackson, was born in early November and has made Brandon's life even more wonderful. 'Sara, thank you so much for being such an amazing wife and mother. I love you always."
Born without rhythm and disowned by her family for her disability, she raised herself on the cold, hard streets banging garbage can lids together, a skill that has served her well as a Pip. She has worked hard to overcome her deficiencies for the sake of her children, Cathy and Andrew. She finds solace in the fact that she had a talent for which Lockheed-Martin employed her as a software engineer. She has also been known to perform (although not on the garbage can lid) and direct with the Empire Lyric Players. She has, in years past, been known to "put on airs" as Felicity for the Carolers as well, although she did miss banging the dingers together (they remind of her earlier days). Today she lives in Centennial with her family, numerous pets, and lid-less garbage cans.
Claudia Carson has the distinct pleasure of being the only "original" Original Dickens Caroler. She started 25 years ago and brought along some "dingers" to add a little rhythm. Little did she know that she would still be performing all these years later. Thanks to David and Julie Payne, a group of 4 street performers became a successful seasonal business with 40 carolers!
When Claudia is not caroling she works full time at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. She is a professional Stage Manager and Production Manager. She has been a professional actress, director, and choreographer throughout Denver with too many credits to mention, and too embarrassed to list them. Singing and performing with the ODC is truly a joy and she is thrilled to have Michelle Paul leading the company when David and Julie needed to change a direction in their lives.
Becca Fletcher is enjoying her seventh year with the Original Dickens Carolers. She has performed around the Denver area with Performance Now Theater Company, Main Street Players and the Town Hall Arts Center. Favorite roles have included The Mute in The Fantasticks (THAC), Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (PNTC), and Maggie Jones in 42nd Street (MSP). She is currently Chief Administrative Officer for The Productivity Pro(R), Inc and is pursing a bachelors degree in Web Development. Becca lives in Littleton with her husband and two children.
Sarah Grover is very excited to join this talented group of singers. Having grown up in Virginia Beach, she found herself surrounded with lots of budding talent and was that much more inspired to follow her dreams of performing in front of live audiences. When she graduated high school, she moved to New York to pursue this passion and study musical theatre. There, she found work in the NYC Fringe Festival and touring the country as Junie B. Jones. Finally, she moved to Colorado with her incredibly supportive boyfriend so they could both continue working in the arts without the crazy expenses the Big Apple demanded. Since moving here, she has performed in Colorado Repertory Theatre's Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale. Currently, she is working at Midtown Arts Center with fellow caroler Margie Lamb as Natalie in Next to Normal. Many thanks to Drew, the Hirschboecks, her family and friends. You're the best.
Michael Hume is thrilled to return to The Original Dickens Carolers after an absence of several years. A former musical director of the group, Michael started with The Carolers in the early '90s when he was a part of the Denver professional musical theater community. Michael appeared in productions at several Denver-area venues, including Boulder's Dinner Theatre, The Arvada Center, and the Ascot Theatre, and was also part of the world-famous Opera Colorado chorus. He sang for many years with the award-winning men's acappella group Cool Shooz, and went on to pile up more awards as founder and directing member of The LoDo Air Band, a mixed-voice acappella group. Michael has written hundreds of songs in several genres, including pop, jazz/R&B, blues, country, and theatrical (and even a few Christmas songs). Professionally, Michael's a speaker, writer, and executive coach specializing in helping his clients lead healthy and inspired lives of abundance. Michael used to have four kids, but they all grew up, and now two grandchildren warm the hearts of Michael and his wife, Kathryn. You can learn more about Michael by visiting his web site at http://michaelhume.net.
This is Kathy’s tenth fabulous season with ODC. Kathy is a busy Denver- based actor/ singer/dancer and choreographer. She is a member of Actor’s Equity and has performed at Arvada Center, Aurora Fox, Town Hall Arts Center and Backstage Theater. Favorite acting roles include Helene in SWEET CHARITY, Artie in ELEEMOSONARY, Lucy Schmeeler in ON THE TOWN, Channing/Merman/Streisand in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, and herself in SASS, her one-woman show. She has choreographed musicals at Arvada Center, Aurora Fox, Mizel Center, and Town Hall Arts Center, where her choreography for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST received a 2008 Marlowe Award for best choreography. She also choreographed THAC’s currently-running production of OLIVER! (hurry…it closes Dec. 27…) For nine years a Kathy has been the choreographer for Montview’s Musique and Masque, an intergenerational theater company whose players range from 5-65 years. Favorite M&M shows include HELLO, DOLLY!, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and HONK!, which she also directed. Prior to moving to Denver, Kathy was a professional actor in Chicago and a featured singer/dancer on Carnival Cruise Lines. She is a graduate of The Capital University Conservatory of Music with a degree in vocal performance and did her graduate work in acting at DePaul University. She lives with her amazingly supportive husband, Dennis, their two beautiful children, and Dewey the wonder-Beagle.
Traci Kern is happy to be back for her second season caroling as a Felicity! She has been seen performing around the Denver area for the past 12 years. Favorite roles include: Narrator/Joseph….Dreamcoat (Town Hall Arts Center), Bag Lady/Seasons of Love Soloist/RENT (THAC), Sour Kangaroo/Seussical (Arvada Center), The Angel/The Child (Magic Moments) Crystal/Little Shop (THAC), Sarah Brown/Guys & Dolls (Lewis & Clark Playhouse) and Sister Mary Hubert/Nunsense (Cabrini Productions). Traci also sings in concert settings in various cities, including a special performance for the opening of Fentress Architect’s Design Studios in Santa Monica, CA. Traci has been a professional voice teacher and performer for over 18 years and currently maintains a voice studio in Denver.
Jeff has been performing for most of his adult life, both as a solo artist and in two of Denver’s most popular a cappella groups, The Diners and Cool Shooz, a group he joined in 1996. As a member of these groups he has opened for the likes of Ray Charles, Marvin Hamlisch, Pete Fountain, Kevin Pollack, The Persuasions, Firefall and The Bobs, and sung for thousands of music lovers nationwide at festivals, concerts, nightclubs, and competitions. The Diners and Cool Shooz have made numerous appearances on radio and TV, and sung the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, and Colorado Avalanche games as well as many other professional and amateur sporting events. Cool Shooz released its own CD in 2002.
As a solo artist and with his other band Cut to the Chase, Jeff performs in clubs, churches, retirement centers, and at festivals, corporate and private events. In 1993 he released “Boogie Woogie Boogeyman”, a recording of children’s music, and in 1998 released an all-original CD entitled “This One Life”. He is also Executive Director of the Colorado Arts Center, Inc., an effort to create a world-class center for a wide range of arts disciplines in the Denver area.
Matt LaFontaine has been playing Sebastian for nearly 12 seasons now. Every year it just gets better and better, what with new faces and his own getting older (so much for playing the young flirtish cad…) Matt is humbled to call the Denver theatre community his home, having performed in over 100 productions over the last (cough cough) years. Recent regional credits include Harry Houdini in RAGTIME (Arvada), Pippin in PIPPIN (Aurora Fox), Benny in RENT (Town Hall, Henry nomination), Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS & DOLLS (Town Hall, Henry nomination, Ovation winner) and Eddie the Fosse doppleganger in DAMN YANKEES (Town Hall.) In addition to caroling this season, he will also be playing Wally in the Arvada Center holiday production of THE 1940's RADIO HOUR, and 2012 already finds him performing in the new original musical COUNTRY IS at the PACE center as well as Cousin Kevin in Town Hall's THE WHO'S TOMMY. He figures Santa has much better things to do than listen to his list this year, so he'll leave him be. Much much love to his fellow carolers, friends, family and all you crazy shoppers out there on Christmas Eve wondering where the time went and why you're procrastinating so much…. he'd tsk tsk you, but that's really more a Felicity jab than his. Sebastian's far classier than that. Tidings!!!
Margie Lamb has been performing in the Denver region for the past twenty years. Venues include The Country Dinner Playhouse, Littleton Townhall Arts Center, The Aurora Fox, Arvada Center, Boulder’s Dinner Theater, Backstage Theater and The Midtown Arts Center. Favorite roles include Vi Moore (Footloose), Grace Farrell (Annie), Kay (The Taffetas), Meg (Damn Yankees), Esta (Moby Dick The Musical), Kate (Sylvia), Miss Foley (Something Wicked This Way Comes). She has received recognition by the Denver Post for her performance as Meredith Parker (Batboy The Musical) and as Rona Lisa Peretti (Putnam County Spelling Bee) and most recently for her portrayal of Diana in Denver’s regional premiere of Next To Normal.
She studied voice at Loretto Heights College under the great Jan Sullivan and acting under some of Denver’s finest; Dr. Lee Gallup, Terry Dodd and Rick Bernstein. Margie looks forward to this season every year; bringing out the caroling dress has become a family tradition in her house. She is honored to be a part of this beautifully talented group of people!
Having given up singing funk (as a lead singer in the band, Girls On Top!, for 9 years) for holiday carols, Karen is happy re-acquainting herself with her “legit” voice as well as her “legit” holiday cheer (as opposed to the boozy, naughty elf kind of cheer I guess...). A member of Actor’s Equity, Karen graduated from NYU/Tisch and has acted in New York, regionally, and locally (Denver Center, Arvada Center, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, etc.) for...a good long while now. Recent credits include Lizzie in THE RAINMAKER and Margot in DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER (Sierra Rep. - Sonora, CA), Tamora in TITUS ANDRONICUS (Improbable Fiction - NYC) and Cordelia in SQUALL (Modern Muse at the Arvada Center - Denver). Favorite musical credits include Dot in SUNDAY…GEORGE, Carla in NINE (Westword’s Best Actress in a Musical), Ludmilla in BED & SOFA (Westword’s Best Musical Menage’), and Woman #2 in JACQUES BREL. She studied voice with Stephanie Samaras at the Ansonia in New York City and with Todd Buffa of ‘Rare Silk.’ Karen also teaches acting to kids, through Imagination Makers Theater Company, based out of the People’s Republic of Boulder, where she lives with her husband and two nutty tabbies.
Daniel Langhoff has his Bachelor's in Music, Vocal Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and has been performing in venues around Denver for the past 12 years. Favorite roles in the theatre include Balladeer/Oswald (ASSASSINS), Clifford (DEATHTRAP), Dr. Parker (BATBOY! THE MUSICAL), Mathu (SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!), Man 1 (FIVE COURSE LOVE), Panch (...SPELLING BEE), and Younger Brother (RAGTIME). He's also performed in benefit concerts for PHAMALy and Craig Hospital Rehab Center, singing The Who's TOMMY, The Beatles' ABBEY ROAD and many more. He's excited to join the Carolers and help bring some holiday joy to the area!
This is Debbie's 12th year with The Original Dickens Carolers. She has been seen on many Denver stages over the years and most recently as a part of the Vail Valley Theatre Company’s production of ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’. Her all time favorite role is being ‘Mommy’ to her son Will. Thanks for letting us bring you some holiday cheer!
This is Sheila's 20th (I think) year spreading holiday cheer with her beloved Original Dickens Carolers. She has been performing in the Denver area for over 30 years. Sheila is probably most known for appearing a multitude of childrens shows at the Arvada Center, where she won the 2005 Denver Post Ovation Award for Best Children’s Theatre Actor for her portrayal of the White Witch in Narnia. Other favorite performances have been performing with director Pam Clifton in Parallel Lives, Harriet Stanley in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Tansy in The Nerd, Holly Pharme in Murder Most Fowl, Helsa in Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940's and being a part of the fabulous cast of The Women.
She can also be seen in a plethora of industrial films and various commercials pedaling anything from pancakes to flirting with sewing machines. Sheila has also traveled extensively through out Europe and the U.S. performing murder mysteries and leading team building events for Rave Reviews.
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Joseph Meyer Having gone directly from garage bands to opera choruses without an intervening period of formal vocal instruction, Joseph Meyer matriculated as superannuated Vocal Performance student at Metro, where he discovered a taste for the music of Kurt Weill and Francis Poulenc, and jazz , which he sings when not caroling. Highlights along the way include studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, teaching guitar in the Conservatory and public school system in West Berlin, singing in the Colorado Symphony, Opera Colorado, and Aspen Festival Choruses and Berliner Bach Chor, soloing with Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour in Aspen's Wheeler Opera House, opening for New York Voices, and appearing on French Radio and German television. Joseph is truly humbled by this opportunity to brighten people's holidays in the company of such fine performers!
Professional insulter Self-defense teacher Caroler and tentdweller. A man living in all seasons.
Jim Miller - Sebastian and company costumer
Jim has enjoyed a fullfilled career in the metro area as a costume designer and a performer. Local venues performing include: the Arvada Center, Country Dinner Playhouse, Littleton Town Hall, Theatre on Broadway, Germinal Stage Denver, the LIDA Project, the Nomad, Six Flags Elitch’s as well as local and national T.V. commercials. As a costumer he was thrilled to be nominated for 2 Henry awards in 2009 for his work in Secret Garden and Guys and Dolls. And was honored with the Denver Post Ovation Award for outstanding costumes for Beauty and the Beast 2008. Other awards : Driving Miss Daisy and Once Upon a Mattress. Jim loves spending the holiday season with his partner, Robert and sharing the joy of the season. He is best known as the caroler with gifts ... he passes out gluten free candy canes and pencils. By day he the drama and music teacher at Greenwood K-8 a DPS school in the NorthEast. This year special kids will get holiday themed silly bands. Ho Ho Ho!
Robin A. Miller is an inspiring vocalist and musical director that has been active for over 20 years in teaching, training and coaching others into their full potential. Robin is trained in vocal performance, spiritual direction, and public speaking. In recent years, Robin’s performance background has led her to co-found the company ARTiculate: Real & Clear that coaches professional people in presentation skills and public speaking. Recently, she was delighted to perform the role of Mother in Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, as well as to represent the inclusive voices of women by both performing in and directing the music for the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Day – Denver. She is delighted to become one of the newest Dickens Carolers for the 2011 season.
DaNia Mortimer is a graduate of Colorado Christian University where she earned her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Bachelors of Arts in Music. She is excited to actually be using her degree and is proud to be in her 14th season as a Caroler! She has been seen around town in various productions at The Arvada Center, Country Dinner Playhouse, and Littleton Town Hall. When not performing, DaNia teaches voice lessons at Lucci Music Studio in Colorado Springs and is mommy to 4 year old Marlowe and 2 month old McKenna. She dedicates everything to her mother, Mary June, whom she misses very much!
Mercedes Osburn is very happy to be a part of this fun and talented group of people. Mercedes has been in the business of theatre for 25 years. She appeared in the Broadway productions of A Chorus Line, Take Me Along, Cats and the touring companies of Les Miserables and A Chorus line. Her regional credits includethe Denver Center Theatre Company’s productions of A Christmas Carol, The House of the Spirits and A Winter’s Tale. She has also been seen at the Arvada Center in Ragtime, Nine, West Side Story and many others. Thank you to my wonderful husband Alan and incredible daughter Kaitlann for their continued love and support.
David Payne
Scott Rathbun, an award winning actor based out of Denver, has been a member of the ODC family since 2005. He has performed throughout the country as well as Colorado, appearing on local stages including the Arvada Center, Town Hall Arts Center, Paragon Theatre Ensemble, Curious Theatre, Buntport Theater, the Denver Children’s Theatre, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Bas Bleu, Carousel Dinner Theatre, Union Colony Dinner Theatre, Theatre Aspen, Backstage Theatre, and many more… Some of his favorites include, originating a role in the world premiere of Walton Jones’ 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol (Cholly Butts), The Producers (Max Bialystock), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (William Barfée), The Full Monty (Dave Bukatinsky), Guys & Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Lend Me A Tenor (Max), Chicago (Amos Hart), both “men” in Love, Perfect, Change, and Ragtime. Scott was nominated for a Denver Post Ovation Award (Best Actor in A Children's Play) for his portrayal of Toad in the Arvada Center’s award winning A Year With Frog & Toad, for which he won the Reader’s Choice Award. He also serves on the Young Professional Advisory Board for the Denver Center Theatre Company and spends his days working as a forensic accountant. www.scottrathbun.com
Gina Schuh-Turner is honored to be caroling and sharing the Christmas spirit with the Original Dickens Carolers. Gina's most recent appearances include Lady With All the Answers at the Arvada Center (Eppie US), Red Ranger Came Calling at the Aurora Fox (“Marlowe Award” for “Best Actress in a Children's Show” in 2010) and My First Time at the Nonesuch Theater in Fort Collins. Other favorite roles at the Nonesuch Theater include Ruthless and John and Jen (Westword's “Best of Denver Award” for “Best Actress in a Musical” in 2007 and 2008.) Career highlights include being an original cast member of Denver's longest running musical, I Love, You're Perfect, Now Change, at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and appearing Off-Broadway as Luisa in the Fantasticks. Other favorite Colorado performances include portraying Eliza Doolittle, Guenevere, Sarah Brown and Sister Mary Amnesia at the Country Dinner Playhouse and at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Gina is currently co-writing a one-woman show entitled After the Ball. Gina holds an MM in Vocal Performance and is a vocal coach in her own studio in northern Colorado. Gina is a member of Actors' Equity Association. She and her husband, Nick are the proud parents of a beautiful little girl born 3 Decembers ago, the best gift ever.
As a singer/actor, Joel has performed in numerous productions, concerts and world premieres throughout Colorado, Chicago, the Midwest, and the San Francisco Bay Area. He has also served as production staff in Denver and Northern Colorado for a variety of companies including the Univ. of Northern Colorado as the 2011/12 Interim Director of Opera Theatre. He holds 2 Chicago Jeff Citations, a Chicago After-Dark Award, a Denver Marlowe Award, and a Denver Post Ovation and Denver Henry Award Nomination for leading/supporting actor. Originally from Tulsa, OK, he has a BA in Music Theatre Performance from the University of Tulsa and a Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. Joel is an active performer, voice teacher, and director living in Fort Collins, CO.
Kelly is thrilled to join the Original Dickens Carolers! Originally from central Illinois, she relocated to Colorado to earn her MM in voice performance and pedagogy from CU-Boulder. Favorite roles include Philia in A Funny Thing Happened...Forum (Vintage Theatre), Glinda in The Wizard of Oz (Colo. Repertory Theatre), Luisa in the Denver Vic's The Fantasticks (Ovation Nomination - Best Actress in a Musical), and Marian in Performance Now's The Music Man (Henry Nomination - Lead Actress in a Musical). Love and thanks to Phil and Annie.
Thaddeus Valdez is a native western slope Coloradoan. Following a 15-year span as a traveling vagabond performer, he is now a 15-year resident of Denver. As a soloist on cruise ships, he has performed all over the world. Thaddeus' stateside concert credits include appearances with the Colorado Chamber Players as well as the Seattle, Portland, Atlanta & Boise Symphony Orchestras. National regional theatre credits include appearances with Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and The Hirshchfeld & Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami. Locally, his theatre credits include principal appearances with The Denver Center, The Arvada Center, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and 23 proud productions at the late, great Country Dinner Playhouse. He holds a BA in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington and is a 25-year member of Actors' Equity Association. Two-time Denver Post "Ovation" nominee and three-time recipient of the Rocky Mountain News, "Top of the Rockies", Top Musical Theater Actor Award.
Aimee Woods has performed leading roles with UNC Opera, CSU Opera, Loveland Opera Theater, Union Colony Dinner Theater and other regional theaters. Roles include Lady Billows in Albert Herring, Susannah in Carlisle Floyd’s Opera and lighter fare such as The Taffettas. She appeared in Bas Bleu Theatre’s musical play QUILTERS in Fall 2011 and is in demand as a music director for local theaters and schools. Aimee has a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from University of Northern Colorado. She has studied with Diane Bolden Taylor and Todd Queen, and continues her vocal training with Cynthia Vaughn. She completed CoreSingingTM Teacher Certification with Meribeth Dayme, PhD in 2010 with recertification in 2011. Aimee taught Class Voice at CSU for two years, using THE SINGING BOOK by Dayme & Vaughn. She taught summer music theater classes at Longmont Theater company for children and teens and adjudicates vocal and talent competitions. Aimee currently teaches at Magnolia Music Studio in Fort Collins, CO and is adjunct faculty at Front Range Community College.
Kelly Zick is thrilled to be returning for her second season with the Original Dickens Carolers!! She is a graduate student at the Lamont School of Music at DU, finishing up a Masters of Music in vocal performance and studying with Kate Emerich. In between teaching voice lessons, school work, and choral singing, she has been blessed with the opportunities to perform both opera and musical theatre. Favorite roles include Roxie Hart (Chicago), Dido (Dido and Aeneas), and most recently Cherubino (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Meg Page (Falstaff) in Rome, Italy with the Rome Festival Orchestra.