FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheaton Drama Announces Cast for Miracle on 34th Street
The production team of Wheaton Drama’s Radio Production of Miracle on 34th Street is proud to introduce their cast and production team.
Cast
- John Di Leo: Host / Mr. Gimble / Charles (Charlie) Halloran
- DJ Billings: Announcer / Parade Announcer
- Jim Wheeler: Dr. Pierce / Photographer
- Pete Barrett: Kris Kringle
- Dave Amato: Mr. Shellhammer
- Joe Canna: Fred Gailey
- Stan Austin: Mr. Macy
- Andy Kanturek: Mr. Sawyer
- Nick Morea: Young Alfred
- Ken Kaden: Judge Henry X. Harper / Drunk Santa
- Dave Scriven-Young: Assistant District Attorney Thomas Mara
- Libby Bradley: Doris Walker
- Genna Walden: Mrs. Mara / Dutch Girl’s Mama
- Pam Turlow: Mrs. Shellhammer / Mort’s Mama
- Patti Shore Kaden: Mrs. Harper / Girl’s Mama
- Nate Weber: Mortimer
- Beau Bradley: Tommy
- Ella May Bradley: Susan Walker
- Courtney Weber: Adult Ensemble
- Claire Baldwin: Children’s Ensemble
- Claire Bradley: Little Dutch Girl / Children’s Ensemble
- Savanah Bradley: Children’s Ensemble
- Joey Canna Jr: Children’s Ensemble
- Mary Kate Nolan: Children’s Ensemble
- Estelle Pureza: Children’s Ensemble
- Gabby Wanzung: Children’s Ensemble
- Jean Austin: Piano Player
- Kristin Galante: Jingle Sister
- Kristin Maagaard: Jingle Sister
- Lindsey Sanderson: Jingle Sister
- Lisa Crank: Sound Foley
- Heidi Fruzyna: Sound Foley
- Julie Rodgers-Baker: Sound Foley
- Jacob Metz: Stage Manager
Production Staff
- Ben Dooley: Director
- Elyse Willis: Production Manager
- Bruce Ebner: Board Liaison / Set Construction
- Amy Johnson & Larry Re: Set Decoration
- Liz Goodin Rowe: Hair / Makeup
- Gina King: Costume Designer
- Cindy Lonhart: Costume Designer
- Ruth Fink-Winter: Costume Designer
- Jim Van De Velde: Lighting Designer
- Tom French: Sound Set Up / Design
- Becky Poole: Raffles
About the Show
When a kind gentleman named Kris Kringle takes a job as a department store Santa, his quiet belief ignites a chain reaction — a skeptical mother lets wonder back in, a little girl dares to hope, and an entire city asks, “What if he’s real?” This magical holiday classic reminds us of the extraordinary courage to have faith when the world and common sense say not to. Presented as an old time radio show — live on stage — our production will tap into your imagination and steal your heart.
Performance Dates
December 18–20, 2026
7:30pm Fri/Sat evening | 2pm Sat & Sun matinee.
About Wheaton Drama
Founded in 1931, Wheaton Drama is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the Chicago area. Dedicated to producing high-quality live theatre while fostering creativity, education, and community involvement, Wheaton Drama has entertained audiences and provided opportunities for performers, technicians, and volunteers for generations.
