Blue Christmas
Allie Costa, Writer
Allie Costa is an actor, writer, director, and singer working in film, TV, theatre, and voiceover. Her acting credits include Spring Awakening, 90210, You Me & Her, Future Shock, and Alien vs. Musical. She's also appeared in commercials and podcasts, narrated audio books and documentaries, and lent her voice to video games and animated projects. Her original works have been produced internationally, including the critically acclaimed Two Girls, Music of the Mind, Boxes Are Magic, and Can You Keep a Secret? She's currently writing an original episodic series. Occasionally, she sleeps.
Chris Millar, Director
Chris is a native Texan freshly returned and replanted from many years in Los Angeles. Chris studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Rick Podell, Chick Vennera, and Milton Katselas, and trained in improv at IO West of Hollywood. He has acted, directed, and produced theater in Los Angeles and is a member of Sacred Fools Theater Co. In addition to stage work, Chris has written and directed short films, one of which progressed to final jury in USA Film Festival’s National Short Film competition. Away from creative endeavors, Chris runs an IT company and is obsessed with racing.
Meet the Cast
Yaletzy, Samina
Yaletzy is making her Dallas debut in her portrayal of Samina in Blue Christmas. She is an advocate for representation of historically oppressed and underrepresented individuals within all professions and, in particular, within the arts. She previously served as the Communications Coordinator at Cara Mía Theatre and aspires to continue to make theatre accessible to everyone as she believes in the positive impact theatre can have.
Ryan Negrón, Kinnin
Native to the frigid north, Ryan originally hails from Chicago, Illinois. This is his first full year here DFW and he couldn't be more happy! Ryan grew up on the stage and pursued a degree in theater performance from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. From there Ryan performed in the Regional theater scene working on such productions as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with Playhouse on the Square, Sweat by Lynn Nottage with the Circuit Playhouse in Memphis Tennessee, Peter and the Starcatcher at the McLeod Theater, and JUNK by Ayad Akhtar. Outside of stage Ryan is also a working voice talent at Crunchyroll and can be heard in such series as Metallic Rouge, Reincarnated as a Slime, Sugar Apple Fairytale and many others! Ryan is honored to join the cast of A Light in Dark Places to raise awareness for the cause.