Meet the Creative Team

Morgan McCall- Director/Producer

Morgan was bitten by the directing bug last year after working in various theatre roles, primarily as a stage manager. After her first "solo" show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been searching for a way to get back to what she loves. She is so grateful to her team, especially Daniella and Hannah, for suggesting this idea and allowing her to direct one of her favorite stories of all time in an innovative way. She is the assistant director for the college's theatre ministry groupThe Parables and the upcoming ​Henry V. Morgan will be graduating from Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in Theatre this Spring and is looking to work in the Phoenix valley. She is thankful for her family, friends, and her Creator that inspires her to create in His likeness.

Daniella Brown- Sound Engineer & Sound Designer

Daniella is a Sophomore Theatre Major at Grand Canyon University and is very excited to embark on their first solo sound engineering and designing project. Some of their other work includes Assistant Sound Designing for Ethington Theater’s productions of bothThe Tempest and Wings. She would like to thank Morgan McCall and Alexis Nomorosa for being her partners in crime as well as all of her friends and especially her roommates for keeping her alive during the many hours spent in front of a computer putting it all together.

Hannah Hensley- Stage Manager

Hannah is excited to be a part of Morgan McCall’s Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. Along with this show, Hannah is also stage managing the upcoming main stage production of Henry V. After having an incredible experience stage managing for Morgan’s Second Series last year she was honored to be included in this ambitious and rewarding project. She would like to thank Morgan and Daniella for choosing her and helping her throughout this entire process and the cast for their incredible hard work.

Alexis Nomorosa- Assistant Sound Designer/ Assistant Sound Designer

Alexis is a junior Theatre Education major and Psychology minor and is ecstatic to work on this production! Previously, she has assistant stage managed GCU's productions of Comedy of Errors and Wings. In terms of sound experience, she was the sound board operator for GCU's Tempest and assistant sound designer for GCU's Drowsy Chaperone. She is super grateful for this opportunity and has had a blast learning and working with the cast and production team. Alexis would like to thank Daniella Brown and Morgan McCall for this opportunity and the whole cast for their hard work.

Anthony E. Palermo- Playwright

Anthony E. Palermo is an Audie Award-winning radio performer, dramatist, and educator who has produced dramas and workshops for broadcast, stage, and schools. Tony hosts the RuyaSonic Radio Drama Resources website, offering info on writing, directing, scoring, engineering, and sound effects. www.RuyaSonic.com

Ryan Ardelt- Music Director

Ryan Ardelt is currently in his senior year at Grand Canyon University. He has performed all over the valley, last being seen in The Phoenix Theatre Company’s The Sound of Music as Rolf and Grand Canyon University’s The Tempest as Ferdinand. Ryan has composed for four shows at Grand Canyon University and most recently worked on Sound Designing and composing for Wings. He is ecstatic to be a part of this process and would like to thank Morgan, Daniella, and the rest of the creative team for making this project possible during this time. (Ryan also has a guest appearance in the show as Jimmy the Bird!)

Jonathan Green- Composer

Eric Johnson- Audio Supervisor

Meet the Cast

Nicholas Boisvert

Nicholas (George Bailey, Young George Bailey) is elated to be playing George in GCU’s Second Series Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. This is his first time being a part of an Ethington Theatre production and his first leading role at that. In the coming Spring he will be taking to the stage as part of the ensemble in GCU’s production of Henry V. Voice-over is Nicholas’s greatest passion and he will treasure this experience greatly. He loves this story and everyone involved very much. 

Tyler Sorrels

Tyler (Clarence, Impatient Neighbor) is overjoyed to be a part of GCU's Second Series Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. Tyler is in his senior year at GCU and has been in various shows there over the last 3 years. His favorites being Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone and Mermaid/Ensemble in Peter and the Starcatcher. He would like to thank his very talented friends Morgan McCall, Hannah Hensley, and Daniella Brown for being an incredible creative team during this show process and giving him this opportunity. His performance in It’s A Wonderful Life is dedicated to his step father Mike Zuliani and his own personal “Clarence the Angel,” his late Papa Bob. 

Gloria Hartung

Gloria (Mary Hatch Bailey) is a junior in Communications at GCU who has a passion for acting and especially accents. She jumped at the opportunity to audition for It's a Wonderful Life and is thrilled to be voicing Mary. The process was super painless and fun, thanks to the creative team and the GCU recording studio. Gloria is from Portland, Oregon and grew up speaking competitively as well as in the theater. She loves the Arizonian weather but will be happy to be home around a fire with her family listening to the broadcast just like everyone else! Please enjoy the show!

Abbey Yee

Abbey (Superintendent, Mrs. Thompson) is a current theatre major at Grand Canyon University and is so excited to be a part of this production. Some previous acting credits include Wings, Comedy of Errors, Anything Goes, One Man Two Guvnors, and Who Will Carry the Word. She would like to thank Morgan for making this play happen and her mom and friends for the constant encouragement.

David J. L. Loewen

David (Mr. Potter, Petey Bailey) is a freshman Communications major at GCU who has been acting and swimming since grade school. During his earlier years, David found he had a knack for voices and looks to become a screenwriter and voice actor in the future. He hopes to continue working hard both in the water and on stage to be the best he can and bring a fun and enjoyable experience to the audience in an otherwise tough year.

Alex Cavanaugh

Alex (Uncle Billy, Martini) is thrilled to be a part of GCU's Second Series Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. You may have seen him on the Ethington Stage in the past, in roles such as Frog in A Year with Frog and Toad or Paul Petkoff in Arms and the Man. Looking to the future, find him as the King of France in Henry V. He absolutely treasures this cast and creative team and is incredibly proud of the work done alongside them. Most importantly, he would like to thank Michael Matejka for his friendship and support.

Christa Diaz

Christa (Violet, Carter, Mrs. Davis) is a current theatre education major at GCU and is so thrilled to be a part of GCU's Second Series Radio Production of It's A Wonderful Life. She was last seen on Ethington's stage as a spirit in William Shakespeare's The Tempest, and can be seen in the future as an ensemble member in William Shakespeare's Henry V. She loves the amazing people she gets to work with on this production and would like to thank her friends and family for always believing in her art. Without them, she wouldn't be here.

Kiah von Boeck

Kiah (Ma Bailey, Sheriff) is a Theatre Education and Professional Writing major at GCU. She is very excited to be a part of this production! She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help tell such an important story, especially during this difficult year. She has loved getting to work in GCU's recording studio and seeing what it takes to create a radio broadcast. Being a part of this production has been such a fun process, and she can't wait for everyone to hear the final product! She would also like to thank her Grandmama for always believing in her! 

Christian Bradford

Chris (Pop Bailey, Nick) is currently a senior at Grand Canyon University. In his time at GCU, Chris has enjoyed roles such as Snail in A Year with Frog and Toad and Sergius in Arms and the Man. He is incredibly excited to get to work with his fellow voice actors to give new life to a classic Christmas story!

Zaven Ochoa

Zaven (Officer Bert, Mr. Welch) is ecstatic to have his voice acting debut in GCU’s It’s a Wonderful Life. You may have seen him the past couple years in GCU’s Shakespeare productions of Macbeth, The Tempest, and Comedy of Errors. He looks forward to participating in the upcoming Henry V production. He loves acting with a burning passion and hopes to continue improving and ultimately make a living as an actor in any and every medium. He would like to thank God for His guidance, and he is always grateful to have Andrea Barrios by his side.

Zachary Ross

Zachary (Announcer, Harry Bailey, Dr. Campbell) is so happy to be a part of GCU's second series Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. He has been cast in three other Ethington productions as Stephano in The Tempest, George in The Drowsy Chaperone, and as an Orderly in Wings. He is looking forward to continuing his work here at GCU in Henry V as the Dauphin. He has loved the experience he has been given to record with such a amazing cast and crew and will always value his time spent on this wonderful project. 

Nicholas Philips

Nicholas (Mr. Gower, Ernie) is a sophomore Theatre Major at Grand Canyon University. This is the first time he has participated in voice acting and would love to continue to expand his knowledge in this field. He has been cast in six Ethington Theatre Productions including Tempest, Drowsy Chaperone, Comedy of Errors, Wings, Henry V, and Zoni Award Winning Best Musical A Year With Frog and Toad. His experience at GCU has helped shape him into a better actor and he is looking forward to continuing his journey in voice acting.

Brandon Brown

Brandon (Sam Wainwright, Toll-Taker) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production! You may have seen him on stage at GCU as Toad in A Year with Frog and Toad, Judas in Godspell, and many others. Brandon has also performed at The Phoenix Company in Newsies as Crutchie and in Sondheim on Sondheim. Brandon has felt so blessed to be surrounded by a group of individuals so passionate and gifted at making theatre happen right now. 

Maddie Burgess

Maddie (Zuzu Bailey, Mrs. Hatch) is excited to bring in the Christmas spirit with It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play. She is a sophomore theatre education major who most recently stage managed Wings. Last season, she performed as Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone and Mouse in Frog and Toad. She also has performed professionally with Spokane Valley Summer Theatre and Coeur d’ Alene Summer Theatre and will be returning this summer to play Laura Ingles in the Regional Premiere of Little House on the Prairie at SVST. She would like to thank Morgan, and her talented roommates Hannah and Daniella for giving her this opportunity!

Katharine Grace Palacio

Katherine Grace (Cousin Tilly, Charlie) is a freshman at GCU and is so happy to be a part of the Second Series Radio Production of It’s a Wonderful Life. Grace is studying theater with a minor in Worship Arts. Her love for theater stems from 15 years in ballet. This is her first show at GCU and she is so grateful to be in the cast and be a part of the amazing theater family.

Andrea Barrios

Andrea (Eustace, Eddie, Bank Teller) is a sophomore film production student, but also loves to do theatre any chance she gets. Her roles at GCU so far have consisted of ensemble in The Tempest and Henry V. She is very grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this new kind of second series. She would like to thank Morgan McCall for her loving directing style, creativity, and for letting her come along on this exciting journey. 

Rebecca Bain

Rebecca (Janie Bailey, Randy) is so thankful to be a part of GCU's Second Series Radio Production of It's a Wonderful Life. This is Rebecca's first show at GCU, being a Freshman, she hopes to be in many more here. She has very much enjoyed being a part of the cast.