A Made-for-TV Holiday Movie, Improvised Live On Stage!
DECEMBER 11-28
7 STAGES - ATLANTA
We all know it'll end with one kiss in the snow... but how we get there is anybody's guess.
Amber Nash, Topher Payne, and Kevin Gillese return for another round of holiday hilarity with Y'ALLMARK CHRISTMAS, in which a real-life holiday movie screenwriter attempts to spontaneously craft a wholesome yuletide romance utilizing the talents of improvisers who came with other plans in mind. Will everything turn out cozy and perfect in the end?
OF COURSE IT WILL. THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT.
So grab your Hometown Hunk flannel shirt or your Holiday Heroine jewel-toned 3/4 trench coat, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and settle in for some Christmas chaos.
Additional Cast
Amber, Kevin & Topher are the core cast, but with so many shows coming up we've had to recruit more elves to help us cover everything. Here's a peek at some of the talented folks who will be joining Y'allmark this season!
Joshua Quinn
Josh is an award-winning voiceover artist, actor and improviser. Originally from Florida, he moved to Atlanta 12 years ago, and has been performing ever since. He is thrilled to return to Y'allmark, and ring in the holiday season with laughter.
Brett Schultz
Brett is an ATL based improvisor, teacher and playfulness coach. He is the co-owner of The Sandbox, EAV's Improv & Playfulness Training Center, and the director/producer of SURVIVE The Improvised Play. You can catch him playing all over town, including regular performances with his improv teams Two Bears Blow Up in a Car & Camp Crush. TV/Film: Lamb of God, The Resident (FOX). IG: @BrettTheAstronaut
Allison Salinger
Allison (she/her) is an improviser, sketch comedy writer and performer, and award-winning filmmaker with over 15 years of experience performing, directing, and teaching comedy. Allison is a proud member of the General Company at Dad’s Garage Theatre where she performs in improv, sketch, and scripted works. She’s performed in festivals in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, and Edmonton and appears locally in Atlanta with Potential Spam @potentialspamcomedy, Until the Heat Death of the Universe @heatdeathimprov, and The Coven @covenimprov.
Karen Cassady
Karen is an Atlanta-based freelance artist, actor, and comedian who performs improv regularly at Dad’s Garage. She also creates comedy content online for a community of more than 3.5 million followers. She’s a big fan of love stories and Christmas, and thrilled to be part of Y’allmark!
Adam Archer
Adam is an Atlanta-based actor, writer, and improvisor. He performed for years with The Second City, including as a member of their legendary Mainstage in Chicago. Adam now teaches and performs at Dad’s Garage Theatre as part of their General Company and regularly appears in the popular Dr. Rick Progressive Insurance commercials.
Whittney Millsap Nowacki
Whitteny is an Atlanta actor and improviser. This holiday season, when she's not the leading lady falling deeply in love with a one dimensional person in Y'allmark, she's finding redemption as Scrooge in Invasion: Christmas Carol at Dad's Garage. Both have led her to wish you a holiday filled with mindless romance AND personal growth!
Travis Sharp
Travis is an improv comic, actor, podcaster, and the co-playwright of Hot Jambalaya, Wicket the Parody Musical, Song of the Living Dead, Lawrenceburg, Musicals Suck (the Musical), The Change, and the new comedy Christmas musical ‘Twas. By day, Travis works as an advertising Creative Director.
Z Gilllispie
Z is an improv comic, actor, voice actor, and the co-playwright of The Wrath of Con 1 & 2. He performs at Dad’s Garage Theatre as part of their Ensemble and regularly appears in fan favorite formats like "Scandal!" and "The Tight Acquaintances" (their DnDp-style improv show). Z works as a digital designer and when not working plays a lot of tabletop RPGs. Excited for another great season of Y'allmark.