Come back to the KTVT studio for our annual Live Radio Play! This year we will be producing Miracle on 34th Street! Sweet, bearded Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa at Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. His sensational performance leads to regular appearances at the chain’s main store, but things get interesting when he claims to actually be Santa Claus, sparking questions (and a court case) about his authenticity, and his mental health. This touching Christmas Classic speaks to audiences of belief, family, kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas and questions the nature of belief in the face of cynicism.

Cast

	Kara Charlesworth	Doris Walker	Kara is overjoyed to return to Timpanogos Valley Theater and share the stage with her daughter, making this production of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play extra special. As a performer, Kara has taken on a wide range of memorable roles, including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and most recently here at TVT playing Alice Beineke in The Addams Family.\r\n\r\nIn addition to performing, Kara has served on production teams for numerous children’s and teen shows, most recently for Les Misérables: School Edition. She finds great joy in mentoring young performers and fostering their love of theater. Kara loves all aspects of theater and is passionate about its power to inspire, educate, and bring community together. She thanks her family for their love and support—I love you, Brian, Lyla, Everly, and Violet!
	Lyla Charlesworth	Susan Walker	Lyla is delighted to step into the role of Susan in Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play—a role made even more magical by sharing the stage with her mom. Lyla’s love for the stage has led her to perform in more than ten shows! Some of her favorite roles include Bielka in Fiddler on the Roof (where she even learned to play the violin!), Isabel in Imagine and Dragon, a Narrator in Aladdin, and performing with the Children’s Choir in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where she also had the exciting chance to meet Donny Osmond! A devoted singer, Lyla joined the world-renowned Rise Up Children’s Choir at age six and has been a proud member ever since. She has performed at venues across Utah and has sung alongside acclaimed artists such as GENTRI, Jon Schmidt and Yahosh Bonner. She has also appeared in numerous music videos. When she’s not performing, Lyla enjoys playing games on her iPad, creating art, and spending time with her cousins. She hopes your hearts are filled with Christmas cheer as you enjoy the show!
	Gary Harter	Kris Kringle	Gary has been on the stage and in the very bones of TVT for years, having performed in each of TVT's radio plays and other productions such as The Secret Garden all that way back to The Music Man in 2006, and many more.
	Tal Hughes	Fred Gailey	Tal has been performing at TVT for nearly ten years. Some of his favorite TVT productions include Little Women— as Laurie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame— as St. Aphrodisius, and The Girl in the Yellow Dress— which he directed and co-wrote. Christmas is Tal's favorite time of year. He hopes this season we can all renew our commitment to treat one another with compassion. Whether it’s the Facebook friend whose posts annoy you, the stranger who cuts you off on the road, or the relative who always talks politics at Christmas dinner. We all deserve the benefit of the doubt.
	Bryton Ferguson	Thomas Mara, and others	This is Bryton’s second show with TVT in just a few short months. He started with “The Addams Family” and he plans to do many more.
	Laura Hicken	Judge Harper, and others	Laura is excited to be returning to TVT for another production. She’s had the opportunity to act in several productions throughout her life, the highlights of which include: “Steel Magnolias” (as Shelby Eatenton), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (as Mary Bailey), “Silent Sky” (Margaret Leavitt), and many old, unintentionally comical music videos and films with her siblings (as Pavel Chekov, Harry Potter, the angel visiting Balaam, and more). She has also had ample opportunity to work behind-the-scenes in stage management, props, costumes, and social media.
	Roy Buttermore	R.H. Macy, and others	Roy is incredibly excited to be joining the multi-year tradition of TVT’s Christmas Radio Plays. He is a proud member of the TVT Board of Directors and works hard to support the theatre in every way he can. Over the years, Roy has performed in several shows including George Gibbs in Our Town, Grantaire in Les Misérables, and Don Quixote in The Man of La Mancha. He’s also had the opportunity to direct at TVT. He recently assistant directed The Girl in the Yellow Dress with Tal Hughes and will be directing Newsies Jr. in July 2026.
	Jessica Neumann	Mrs. Mara, and others	Jessica Neumann is a newer face on the stage but a longtime fan and loyal supporter of the theatre world. A mezzo-soprano who loves to sing, she embraces the challenge of performing in front of others. Jessica made her debut in the second annual TVT holiday production of It’s A Wonderful Life – Live Radio Play and is thrilled to return this year in Miracle on 34th Street – A Live Radio Play. She finds endless inspiration in the beauty of this valley and the incredible people who call it home, and she is grateful for a community that passionately supports local businesses and the vibrant arts and culture scene in Heber Valley.