Christmas Canteen 2026

GALEN CRAWLEY* (she/her) is so happy to be home for the holidays. You may know her from her two turns as Aurora’s Mary Poppins (Suzi Bass Award, Best Actress in a Musical) or Cinderella’s stepsister. Regional: Ragtime, The Last 5 Years, Urinetown (Nashville Rep), It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Studio Tenn), Beehive (Flat Rock Playhouse). Atlanta: Fiddler on the Roof, Something Moving, Shrek, Broke (Alliance Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man (City Springs), The Wild Party (Overture Series). BFA from the Sargent Conservatory at Webster University. Thanks always to Jacob, Mom, Dad, D, and especially Owen, who is letting me miss bedtime to be here. Go Broncos! GalenCrawley.com
IG: @galencrawley TT: @galen_crawley

RUSSELL ALEXANDER II* (he/him) An Alabama native, and Aurora Theatre Apprentice Alum, is so excited to be back with Christmas Canteen! When not performing onstage, Russell is both an employee and graduate student at SCAD, working as an Assistant Director of Admission for North GA and currently pursuing an MBA in Creative Business Leadership. Recent credits include: MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Shakespeare Tavern), IN THE HEIGHTS, THE WIZ (Aurora Theatre), IRONHEART (Marvel Studios), A SPARROW CRIES AT NIGHT (Eboshi Productions), JEFFERSON COUNTY P.O (Comedy Central), Headliner for Celebrity Cruise Lines (2019-2024). @_alexanderii

GREG HUNTER (he/him) is a Georgia native, Aurora Appco Alum (class of 2015), and has had many opportunities to perform around Atlanta. His most recent credits include: Ghastly Dreadfuls 2026 (Center For Puppetry Arts), Aint Misbehavin (Legacy Theatre), African Company Presents Richard III (Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern), and The Wiz (Aurora Theatre), just to name a few. He would like to thank his friends and family for their unwavering support, Black Beard Louie his orange haired, one eyed cat, for always waking him up a little too early, and Aurora for giving him a great holiday tradition to look forward to. Enjoy the show! www.gregmhunter.com

ASHER PATTEN (he/him) is thrilled to be home for Christmas this year with Aurora Theatre. He was a member of AppCo 24 and has performed on the Aurora stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Sister Act, and a few Canteens from the recent past. Since you last saw him, he has been around the world onboard Oceania Cruises where he worked and performed as a lead vocalist. Favorite Christmas song: “In The Bleak Midwinter”. Love and gratitude to my family. Happy holidays! IG: @asherpatten 

Kristin Talley (she/her) is an Atlanta-based actor, singer, dancer, dance teacher and props designer. In 2019, she graduated from Young Harris College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in history and became a member of Aurora Theatre’s AppCo’20. Her Aurora credits include Sister Act(ens/dance capt), Mary Poppins(ens/asst dance capt), On Your Feet(ens) and Christmas Canteen ’19(ens). Kristin has served as Aurora’s Resident Props Master since 2023, designing props for 7 shows each season. She is also a principal dancer in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix film Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square. Kristin teaches and co-directs the competition team at Lilburn Dance Academy. Tonight's performance is dedicated to her family, friends and students.

ROSE SETON (she/her) is excited to be in Canteen once more! Professional credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as Little Eva, The Color Purple as Olivia, and The Wiz as The Mouse Cop (Aurora Theatre). Rose is an Aurora Appco Alumna, ready to come back to her home base. Artistry is her passion in which she hopes she gets to spread!

ASHLEE MCNEILL (she/her) is thrilled to be joining the Christmas Canteen ensemble this year! She is so glad to be returning to the Aurora stage as an apprentice after making her Aurora Theatre debut last year in The Wiz. Other select theatre credits include Grace in Cinderella: Enchanted (True Colors Theatre), Aziza U/S in Purpose (Alliance Theatre), and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (Marietta Theatre Company). Some of her favorite roles include Lady Macbeth in Macbeth and Rena in Jitney (Kennesaw State University). She'd like to especially thank her Village for all of their endless and unconditional support, and she wishes you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

ALEX DE LA VEGA (he/him) a recent graduate from School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett, is starting his apprenticeship at the Aurora Theatre. He recently closed his professional debut as Sonny (In the Heights). He plans to continue pursuing a career in theatre and entertainment. IG: alex_the_one08

EVIE SLAUGHENHOUP (she/her) is so excited to be a part of her first Christmas Canteen as a member of Appco27! Her previous credits include Annie (Ensemble, Lily St. Regis US), Beggar Woman (Sweeney Todd), and Violet (Violet). She is so thankful that her parents never let her quit! Follow her Instagram @evieslaughenhoup

MADELYNN MORENO (she/her) or Mady as her friends and family call her, is an Atlanta-born performer, recent UNG BFA Theatre Arts graduate, and current member of Aurora’s AppCo27. The holiday season holds a special place in her heart and she is thrilled to be a part of Christmas Canteen’s 31st Season! Some of her recent highlights include Aurora’s Annie (Star-to-Be/Ensemble), NG Shakespeare’s Richard III (Clarence,York, Richmond), and Player’s Guild’s Footloose (Ariel Moore). While not on stage, she enjoys relaxing at home with her dog and catching up with loved ones. Speaking of, Mady sends endless love and gratitude to her family, friends, and mentors who have supported her artistic journey every step of the way. Enjoy the show! For more info visit madelynnmoreno.com

JOEL HARLAN-LEDBETTER (he/him) is excited to return to Aurora Theatre this holiday season. He is a recent graduate of the 2025 Aurora Apprentice Company. His favorite and most recent regional credits include In the Heights - Benny U/S, Ensemble, The Wiz - Tinman U/S, Ensemble, Christmas Canteen ‘25 (Aurora Theatre), Young Frankenstein -Frederick Frankenstein, The 25th Annual PCSB -Leaf Coneybear (Gainesville Theatre Alliance). He is deeply thankful to his mom, dad, family, and friends for their constant encouragement and support. IG: @joelharlanled

MATTHEW LITTLE (he/him)  is a new Atlanta-based actor. He is excited to be working on his second production with the Aurora theatre as a member of their apprentice company. Matthew has an intense love for the arts and is thrilled to be working in a creative capacity full time. Matthew would like to thank Vic and Sandy Little, Gary Martin, William Hampson, and Kalixta Easterwood for their unending support in both his artistic endeavors, and home life. He hopes you enjoy they show!