The Eight:
Reindeer Monologues
By Jeff Goode
Directed by Karen Lamb
December 7-22, 2007

ABOUT THE PLAY

Not your average Christmas story! Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Saint  Nick’s eight tiny reindeer accuse him of sexual harassment. As the media descends on this event, each of the reindeer demand to share their unique perspective.

A tale of deceit and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone (even Mrs. Claus!). With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer...or not!

“Wickedly topical.” –New York Times
“Arrestingly funny.” –Village Voice

For mature audiences only.

MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT

Jeff Goode is the author of THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES and the creator of Disney's animated series “American Dragon: Jake Long”, as well as many other plays, musicals, and television shows.

He is a founder of the original No Shame Theatre, and founding artistic director of No Shame Los Angeles.

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Mrs. Lamb, Director

Karen is the founding director of RRR (Rehabilitation, Resuscitation, Recovery) Program for Disturbed and Damaged Deer, could not be present for this bio, as her convertible broke down in front of a stampede of randy reindeer en route to a salt lick.

MEET THE CAST

Jeff Johnston (Dasher, Hollywood, Donner)

Jeff has been away from theatre for a few years working a "day job" while his wife got her Masters Degree and is very happy to be treading the boards again. He was last seen at Actor's Theatre as Larry in THE WAITING ROOM. He has been doing theatre for 14 years in Charlotte, Wilmington as well as Memphis. Some of his favorite roles include Dr. Ross in HEARTWORM, Ziggy in SIDE MAN, Dr. Kelekian in WIT, Juror 12 in TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Jerry in BETRAYAL, Christopher Riley in SHADOWLANDS, Hastings in RICHARD III, Flan in SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, Aaronow in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Mephistopheles in DON JUAN IN CHICAGO, Ben in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Dale Harding in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Terrence O'Keefe in BREAKING LEGS, and Felix in THE ODD COUPLE. He is currently a REALTOR® with Mathers Realty and holds a North Carolina and South Carolina Real Estate License. He wishes to thank Hope and Emerson for all their support and love as well as Tom and Shirley for being the best in-laws!

Tania Kelly (Vixen)

Tania is pleased to make her Actor’s Theatre debut in this production. She has called Charlotte home for nearly three years, and in that time, has participated in the 24 HOUR THEATRE PROJECT.  

She was most recently seen in MOUSE TALES at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Her hobbies include talking loudly, eating burritos and laughing at her own jokes.

Sheila Snow Proctor (Blitzen, Dancer)

Sheila is pleased to be joining Actor's Theatre again. She was seen in previous ATC productions THE WAITING ROOM and WONDER OF THE WORLD. She has been in the Charlotte theatre scene for 10 years as an Actor/Director.

She has won numerous awards including Best Actress in a Comedy from Creative Loafing and the Metrolina Theatre Association, Actress of Year and also awarded Best Director from MTA for THE BODY CHRONICLES.  She was also named Creative Loafing's Best of Charlotte Critic's Pick for Sexiest Woman.  Her greatest role though is that of wife to Anthony and mother to 14-year-old daughter Briannan.

Ryan Stamey (Comet, Cupid)

Ryan is excited to be back on the Actor’s Theatre stage for THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES. You may remember him tickling the ivories in THE OLDEST PROFESSION and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, or sniffing markers in THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL.

He has performed on land and sea with Royal Caribbean, and his local credits include THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY with Barebones.  He “deer”ly hopes you enjoy the show.