PERFORMERS

KRAMPUS - Jose Da'Hype
Jose Da'Hype (he/they) is a New Orleans native with a deep love for entertainment. Not only is Jose a US Army veteran, he is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer of the comedy showcase Your Favorite Cuzins hosted monthly at ColdeTowne Theater. Playing Krampus in The E(XMAS)IST is their triumphant theatrical return to stage.

SANTA - Kyle Romero
Kyle Romero is an actor/clown from the tiny little swamp town of Orange, TX. He serves as Conservatory Director at the Austin School of Comedy at Fallout Theater. His solo show, Kyle Romero is Your Dad, recently played at Austin Sketch Fest and Denver Sketch Fest and everyone said it was really good and they are proud of him. IG@itskyleromero​

REGAN - Vincent Tomasino
Vinny is an actor, clown, and amateur demonologist. He is a frequent collaborator with Thee Gay Agenda, most recently on Thee CUNTry Faire. He’s also been in shows with Salvage Vanguard Theater, Paper Chairs and The Rude Mechs. Spooky fact: chipped his tooth during a performance at this venue 8 years ago, before it was Crashbox — what!

KARL THE BUTLER - Kelli Bland
Kelli Bland has been a multi-media performer and costume maker for nearly two decades. She has appeared on stages across Austin with companies like the Rude Mechanicals (Fixing Troilus and Cressida) and Tongue and Groove Theatre (The Red Balloon). As a member of the Austin collective Paper Chairs, she directed workshops, short works, and two iterations of the multimedia documentary performance Art Model Show. For film and voiceover, she is repped by Collier Talent.

DAMIEN TINSELBOTTOM - Kat Ellison Williams
Kat Ellison Williams is a writer and stand-up comedian whose acting credits include Gutenberg! The Musical (Coldtowne Theater), Sextet (City Theatre) and Self Portraits 4 (Bottle Alley). He writes and performs with Miracle Baby sketch comedy and teaches improv with UCB Austin at Coldtowne Theater. His favorite Christmas movie is Terrifier 3. IG@bestkatwilliams

CHRIS MacNEIL - JAY BYRD
Jay Byrd (he/they) is a very creative person, actor, writer, painter, fashion designer. All with little to no training. What?! Some roles include 2 Fixing Shakespeare (Rude Mechs), Jubilee (Rubber Rep), 3 Zisters (SVT), Hir (Capital T), and solo shows Naked as a Gaybird and Fumbling for the Knob (SVT). Favorite color: turmeric. Favorite number: 8647.


CREATIVE TEAM 

PLAYWRIGHT - Vince Kelley
Vince Kelley is a Detroit based actor turned author who enjoys making people laugh in any way he can. He is thrilled and honored to be making his Texas debut with Grackle Jack. IG@vincekelley 

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/HEAD SCENIC & PROPS - CB Goodman
CB Goodman is an Austin based alternative comedy performer, puppeteer, props designer, and teacher. She most recently performed her award winning solo, In The Beginning, at the Fusebox Festival. She loves making theatre fun. She is the Founding Director of Grackle Jack Production and one half of the comic duo DAMMIT LOLA.
cb-goodman.com and IG@gracklejack​

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SCENIC & PROPS - Jessica Workman
​Jessica Workman is an Austin-based artist, seen in Company with Roustabout, Lizzie: The Musical with Doctuh Mistuh Productions, and Kennedy Center award-winning show G.H.O.S.T Unit. She holds a BFA from Southwestern University and is a company member of Grackle Jack Productions. IG@the_mess_of_jess
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STAGE MANAGER/ASSISTANT SCENIC & PROPS - Oskar Brian
Oskar Brian is a jack of all trades creative. From stage management to performance to design, he leads any endeavor with sharp decisions and genuine intention. He loves creating art full of new ideas and is so happy to be with the Grackle Jack team.

ASSISTANT PRODUCER/HEAD MARKETING - Roz Mandola
Roz Mandola is a performer, creative producer, writes and sings songs, dances any chance she gets and loves her cat Phoebe.
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LIGHTING DESIGNER - Luis Sandoval
Luis Sandoval is a lighting designer, writer and actor who graduated from Southwestern University with a BA in Theatre. He has worked in the Austin area bringing shows to life for 5 years with various companies such as Dirty Gold Theatre, Zilker, The Zach, and many more.
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SOUND DESIGNER - Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler is an actor, musician, and technician.He has worked alongside CB Goodman as soundboard operator for In The Beginning in Austin at Coldtowne Theater and the Fusebox Festival, and was proud to help CB and In The Beginning take home “Producer’s Choice” at the 2023 Atlanta Fringe Festival. IG@danielwinkler21
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COSTUME DESIGNER - Kelli Bland
​Kelli Bland has been a multi-media performer and costume maker for nearly two decades. She has appeared on stages across Austin with companies like the Rude Mechanicals (Fixing Troilus and Cressida) and Tongue and Groove Theatre (The Red Balloon). As a member of the Austin collective Paper Chairs, she directed workshops, short works, and two iterations of the multimedia documentary performance Art Model Show. For film and voiceover, she is repped by Collier Talent.

MAKEUP & WIG DESIGNER/ASSISTANT COSTUME - Campbell Duffy
Campbell Duffy is an Austin-based performer and designer. She is a co-creator of Gals & Goblins, a D&D adventure podcast. 

FIGHT & INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHY - Dane Paker
Dane Parker is a U.S. Navy Veteran and a company member of The Vortex & Shrewd Productions.  Dane graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southwestern University (’22) with a B.A. in Theatre.  Recent Credits: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s LIPSTICK (Mal). Mary Moody Northen Theatre’s MACBETH (Macduff), Austin Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET (Romeo), Texarts BASKERVILLE A SHERLOCK HOLMES TALE (Dr. Watson) and THE BURDEN OF LEGACY podcast (Ressim).

MARKETING, FIGHT & INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHY - Lilly Percifield
Lilly Percifield is an actor, designer, choreographer, and theatre maker. She recently worked with Grackle Jack to put on her one-woman comedy THE TALK, has a D&D Podcast called Gals & Goblins, and loves making theatre that’s silly, irreverent, and action-packed! IG@Lilly.percifield
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FRONT OF HOUSE - April Ritzenthaler
From performing the Muppet Movie for her family, to being a founder and game show hostess for Texas Roller Derby, April’s always loved putting on a show. She expects, as a Capricorn, that you'll show up in your holiday finest. Your public expects it! ​

COMEDY CONSULTANT - Rochelle McConico
An Austin native, Rochelle was recently chosen as the Austin Chronicle 2023 Critic’s Pick for “Best All-Around Champion of Comedy”. Rochelle performs standup and improv comedy around the country. She conceptualized and co-founded the Lysistrata Comedy Festival in 2022 for women and nonbinary performers.You can find her mixing the funny with the revolutionary on Thursday mornings KAZI 88.7FM’s The Morning Grind. IG@rochelle_war
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SCENIC ASSISTANT - Reece Anderson
Reece Anderson is an Austin artist who enjoys making experimental jewelry and when he’s not doing that he’s doing handy man work at some of the most iconic spots in town. He’s excited to be working on the set.
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VIDEOGRAPHY - Jose Lozano/Magic Spoon Productions
A multimedia creative storyteller.
magicspoonproductions.com


PERFORMANCE PHOTOGRAPHY - Sara Annie Navarrete
An Austin based artist working in a diverse area of mediums including performance, photography and film. Described as a “dancer and photographer, floating skillfully between these worlds” - Austin Chronicle, Sarah’s image based work explores kinetic narratives through an emotional tone as they relate to identity and the human body. 
sarahannie.com

SPECIAL THANKS
Bettye Nowlin, the 81 Crowdfund Donors, John Wernke, Susan Brewer, Work of Art Group, and the F-Bombers.