Little Theater of Gastonia
WAIT UNTIL DARK
Book by Frederick Knott
ANNIE is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatrical.
All authorized materials are also supplied by Concord Theatrical.
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Meet the Cast
Susy Hendrix
Christina Littlejohn
Christina Littlejohn (Susy) is thrilled to return to the stage after recently Music Directing ANNIE and SISTER ACT at Little Theater of Gastonia. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from UNC Greensboro with a minor in theater. Although her roles of wife, teacher, and mom of 5 have kept her happily busy, she is delighted to have returned to the stage in the past two years. Christina’s inaugural role with LTG was in BYE BYE, BIRDIE (Mae Peterson) May 2023 and she was instantly enamored with this amazing theater and its people. Her role in DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Mrs. Van Daan) January 2024 at LTG was her absolute favorite ever!! Some other favorite roles include: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Helena), LIBERTY MOUNTAIN (Priscilla), and the 1992 production of THE LOST COLONY OUTDOOR DRAMA (colonist). The role of Susy has most definitely joined that list of favorites! Christina is truly thankful for her family’s support and encouragement (especially Stephen, her husband of 30 years).
Harry Roat, Jr.
Steve Westlake
Steven Westlake (Roat) is honored to be performing once again at Little Theater of Gastonia. Steven has previously been seen on stage in ANNIE (Franklin D. Roosevelt), THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Otto Frank), SWEENEY TODD (Jonas Fogg), and BYE BYE BIRDIE (Charles Maude). When not on stage, Steven enjoys movies and hiking. He also manages the legacy of the National Police Gazette, a legendary American magazine that established championship belts for bare-knuckle boxing, among other things.
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Sgt. Carlino
Logan Watkins
Logan Watkins (Sgt. Carlino) is thrilled to be returning to the Little Theater to perform in WAIT UNTIL DARK. He is eighteen years old and attends school at Stuart W Cramer High. Logan last appeared onstage in Little Theater of Gastonia’s production of ANNIE (Drake), and has spent the past few years performing in various school and community productions. He has also starred in Little Theater of Gastonia’s SISTER ACT (Pablo) and THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE (Peter). Aside from acting, he also enjoys playing bassoon, working with reptiles, studying languages, creating art, writing, and exploring the outdoors. Logan would like to thank his parents, sister, friends, and family for their continued encouragement, his friend Levi Hoyle for undying support, and fellow actor Ashleigh Parra for her steadfast encouragement and inspiration.
Mike Talman
Michael Medlin
Michael Medlin (Mike) is appearing in his ninth production at the Little Theater of Gastonia. His last appearances include THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (Ichabod Crane), CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Brick) and THE BATTLE OF SHALLOWFORD (Burton Mock).
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Gloria
Marlie Peterson
Marlie Peterson (Gloria) is so happy to be performing once more at Little Theater of Gastonia. Marlie was last seen on stage in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Anne Frank), and MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Hortensia) and is hoping to perform in more! When not on stage, Marlie enjoys piano and exploring her interest in moths.
Sam Hendrix
Joshua Brayton
Joshua Brayton (Sam) is making his debut at Little Theater of Gastonia with this production of WAIT UNTIL DARK. Past acting credits include HONK! (Drake), PICNIC (Boomer), and AS YOU LIKE IT (Oliver). Additionally, Joshua performed in an award-winning promo for the Crimson Screen Horror Festival in 2018.
Policeman
Ashleigh Gilliam
Ashleigh B. Gilliam (Policeman) is thrilled to perform at The Little Theater of Gastonia. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, she was recently seen on TV One’s ATL HOMICIDE as Deangela Redding, TNT’s GOOD BEHAVIOR and Investigation Discovery's HOMOCIDE HUNTER. On stage, Ashleigh has appeared in Three Bone Theater’s THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF CROWNS (Lady 1), KINKS, and CURLS, in Actor’s Theater of Charlotte’s IF PRETTY HURTS, UGLY MUST BE A MF (Chorus) and in UNC Chapel Hill’s Ga-AD (God). When she’s not acting, Ashleigh enjoys writing screenplays and spending time with her children, Noel and Noah.
Policeman
Macy Koppe
Macy Koppe (Patrolman #2) is performing for the first time at the Little Theater of Gastonia’s stage. Macy was last seen at LIBERTY MOUNTAIN- THE REVOLUTIONARY DRAMA (Mary Patton) and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle) at Kings Mountain Little Theater. When not on stage, Macy enjoys painting and playing with her puppy.
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