Jefferson Performing Arts Society

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A Mardi Gras Carol

December 4-13, 2026

Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA

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Ebeneezer “Bubba” Scrooge has hated Mardi Gras his whole life.  On Lundi Gras three ghosts of Carnival Krewes past, present, and future try to convince him that there's more to it than just beads and king cake -- it’s a celebration of our unique community!

Ricky Graham’s latest New Orleans musical comedy has a jazzy, down-home musical score by Harry Mayronne, Jr., combining the funky sounds of New Orleans jazz, spasm bands, and Dixieland.  Like Ricky’s other shows And The Ball And All and It’s A Wonderful Life, Y’all we get to see the real New Orleans in a parade of local characters and comedy!  It’s a new way to celebrate the Christmas holidays because, as most locals will tell you, Christmas is really just a count down to the Carnival Season!  A new treat for the whole family!

CAST

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Chris Wecklein

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Chris Wecklein

SCROOGEAUX

Ryan Nocito

Ryan Nocito (Freddy/Ghost of Mardi Gras Past) is thrilled to be back on the WJPA stage! He was most recently seen performing in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this past August and in Ricky Graham’s Murder Most Mee Maw back in February. Other recent credits include Disaster! The Musical (Ted), It’s a Wonderful Life Y’all (Joe, Uncle Billy, et al.), Once Upon a Mattress (Jester), Assassins (Guiteau), and The SpongeBob Musical (Mr. Krabs). By day, he proudly plays the role of “teacher” and “theatre director” at Brother Martin High School, his alma mater. He has also directed numerous productions for JPA’s youth program, including their recent summer production of Frozen Jr. His heartfelt thanks go out to Ricky, the production team, his castmates, and the crew for making this experience simply heaven! Special thanks to his awesome parents, family, and friends for their constant love and encouragement.

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Ryan Nocito

FREDDY, MG PAST AND OTHERS

Kyle Daigrepont

Kyle Daigrepont is excited to be a part of the original production of A Mardi Gras Carol! Other recent performances include Jamie in My Fair Lady,  Dr. Bradman in Blythe Spirit, Lane/Merriman in The Importance of Being Ernest and Shylock in Something Rotten at Le Petite Theater. Productions with The Tennessee Williams Theater Company of New Orleans include OutCry - The Two Character Play (Felice), The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore, Vieux Carré (Nightingale), Night of the Iguana , Clothes For A Summer Hotel and The Felt Menagerie (Violet Vengeable). Kyle has Fiddled on a Roof, said Goodbye to Birdie but Hello to Dolly,  Applauded, Laughed at the Forum twice and Danced in the Rain (even though he has two left feet).

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Kyle Daigrepont

MR. FEZZIWIGGINI AND OTHERS

Deiveon Martisen

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Deiveon Martisen

TEENY TINY TIM AND OTHERS

Jennifer Bullock

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Jennifer Bullock

MG PRESENT AND OTHERS

Maria Hefte

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Maria Hefte

ARLETTE CVACHETTA AND OTHERS

Christina Early

Christina Early (Jackie Marley) is a 9th year educator in the Greater New Orleans Area excited to be in her 2nd show on the WPAT stage. Born and raised, theater has been her passion since she was young. She last appeared with the JPAS family for My Fair Lady (2026) and  Dreamgirls (2019). Other ensemble performances also include All Shook Up (2026), Sweeney Todd (2024),  and SpongeBob Square Pants (2023). Her featured roles included Mary Poppins (Mrs. Corry) , Drowsey Chaperone (Trix), Nunsense (Sister Mary Hubert) and little Shop of Horrors (Crystal). She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and God for giving her this gift to make people smile. Tiktok @melodyshine

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Christina Early

JACKIE MARLEY AND OTHERS

Kelli Hebert

Kelli Hebert is thrilled to return to the Westwego Performing Arts Theater stage! She was previously seen here in Ricky Graham’s Murder Most Meemaw (Angelina Disalvo/Audrey Joubert/Gia Gagliano), and My Fair Lady (Bartender/Lady Boxington/Queen/Ensemble. Other credits include Disaster (Shirley), Nunsense II (Sr. Robert Anne), Grease (Mrs. Lynch), Descendants (Evil Queen), and many ensemble roles at Rivertown Theaters. Alice By Heart (Red Queen), Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive), The Addams Family (Alice), and more at River Region Drama Guild where she also produces and directs many of their youth shows such as Finding Nemo Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Elf Jr, Frozen Jr, Matilda Jr, and Annie Jr. Kelli is a Music & Drama teacher at Belle Chasse Primary School. Endless love to her husband who always supports her theater endeavors!

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Kelli Hebert

MRS. FEZZIWIGGINI AND OTHERS

Chrissy Bowen

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Chrissy Bowen

BELLE, MRS. DILIBERTO AND OTHERS

Gary Rucker

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Gary Rucker

ROBERT CRACHETTA, MG FUTURE AND OTHERS