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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 24 - December 31, 2023
By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Richard Hellesen and David de Berry with music orchestration by Gregg Coffin | Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson | Circus and Phantom Staging by 2 Ring Circus | Music Direction by Brian Cimmet | Choreographed by Andrea Leigh-Smith | Scenic Design by Kimberly Powers | Costume Design by David Kay Michaelson | Lighting Design by Lonnie Alcaraz | Sound Design by Jacqueline R. Herter | Wig Design by Ryan Moller | Co-Produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama
A Christmas Carol shines a light on the power of kindness and love in this uplifting tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to redemption. As the weather turns cold, audiences will warm their hearts along with the memorable cast, the lush and joyous Candlelight Carol, and the awe-inspiring 2 Ring Circus. Share the season with the people you love!
“A beautiful, timeless message of generosity’s triumph over greed.”
– Chicago Tribune
Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, includes intermission
CONTENT ADVISORY:
Recommended for ages 5 and up. A Christmas Carol contains ghost scenes, strobe and fog effects, and sudden loud noises.
SPECIAL EVENT SERIES
Meet the Team
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Annabelle Abramov
Londoner, Flaring Links, Fan, Fezziwig Child, Clown, Want, u/s: Beggar Child
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Mayde Anastasio
Londoner, Flaring Links, Fan, Want
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Nathan Ayotte
u/s: Labourer, School Teacher, Older Belle's Husband, Topper
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Emily Castillo-Langley
u/s: Street Singer, Misses Fezziwig, Sister-in-law, Fred's Wife, Maid 3, Parent, Narrator, Debtor
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Jaemon Anthony Crosby
Fred, Phantom, Parent
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Joshua Dean
Lamplighter, Phantom, Circus Performer, Clown, Dance Captain
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Gwendalyn Rose Díaz
Street Singer, Misses Fezziwig, Sister-in-law
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Ally Ebert
u/s: Londoner, Mrs. Fezziwig, Upper Class Woman, Mrs. Dilber, Maid 2, Phantom, Parent, Toy Seller, Charwoman
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Jaala Ellis
Belinda, School Boy, Fezziwig Child
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Kaala Ellis
Belinda, School Boy, Fezziwig Child
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Max Elmer
Edward, Flaring Links, Ebenezer the Child
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Connor English
u/s: Labourer 2, Dick Wilkins, Peter, Parent, Suitor, Wreath Seller
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Ben Franklin
Labourer, School Teacher, Older Belle’s Husband, Topper, u/s: Marley, Undertaker's Man, Londoner, Ghost of Christmas Present, Second Subscription Gentleman, First Subscription Gentleman, Mr. Fezziwig, Upper Class Man, Old Joe
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Mackenzie Furlett
Maid 2, Phantom, Parent, Toy Seller, Charwoman)
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Ahitana Garcia
Rich Girl, Upper Class Daughter
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Sam Gregory
Ebenezer Scrooge
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Lydia Hall
Beggar Child, School Boy, Clown
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Jojo Harper-McNeal
Edward, Flaring Links, Ebenezer the Child
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Kevin Ilardi
Labourer, Suitor, Clown, Debtor, u/s: Preshow Labourer, Bob Cratchit, Fiddler
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Sydney Kamel
u/s: Martha, Parent, Party Guest, Phantom, Misses Fezziwig, Clown, Londoner
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Milo Ladd
Tiny Tim, School Boy
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Morgan Lewis
Maid 1, Misses Fezziwig, Party Guest
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Thomas Locke
Labourer, Phantom, Parent, Suitor, Clown, u/s: Preshow Labourer, Fred, Phantom, Parent
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David Lowenstein
First Subscription Gentleman, Mr. Fezziwig, Upper Class Man, Old Joe, u/s: Ebenezer Scrooge
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Madison Manning
Phantom, Belle, Clown, Londoner
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Ayana Momoki
Lamplighter, Phantom, Circus Performer, Clown
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Morgan Perry
Martha, Parent, Party Guest
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Erick Pinnick
Second Subscription Gentleman, The Ghost of Christmas Present
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Hayden Poe
Labourer, Phantom, Parent, Suitor, Wreath Seller, u/s: Labourer 1, Ebenezer the Apprentice, Ebenezer the Young Man, Party Guest
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Oliver Potorac
Tiny Tim, School Boy
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Jim Poulos
Bob Cratchit, Fiddler
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James Ragen
Labourer 2, Dick Wilkins, Peter
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Austin Rose
Labourer 1, Ebenezer the Apprentice, Ebenezer the Young Man, Party Guest
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Malachy Ruddy
Turkey Boy, Flaring Links, School Boy, Fezziwig Child, Ignorance
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Erin Ryan Byrnes
Belinda, School Boy, Fezziwig Child
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Anthony Schmidt
Turkey Boy, Flaring Links, School Boy, Fezziwig Child, Ignorance
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Ethan Shavelson
u/s: Labourer, Phantom, Parent, Suitor, Clown, Debtor
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Chloe Mendoza Smith
Fred’s Wife, Maid 3, Parent, Narrator, Debtor
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Katy Tang
Mrs. Cratchit, The Ghost of Christmas Past
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Tatum Taylor
Rich Girl, Upper Class Daughter
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John Tufts
The Ghost of Jacob Marley, Londoner, Undertaker’s Man
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Rileigh Very
Phantom, Misses Fezziwig, Clown, Londoner, Dance Captain, u/s: Preshow Lamplighter, Phantom, Circus Performer, Clown
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Malaika Wanjiku
u/s: Maid 1, Misses Fezziwig, Party Guest, Phantom, Belle, Clown, Londoner
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EJ Zimmerman
Londoner, Mrs. Fezziwig, Upper Class Woman, Mrs. Dilber u/s: Mrs. Cratchit, The Ghost of Christmas Past
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Melissa Rain Anderson
Director
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Kimberly Powers
Scenic Designer
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David Kay Mickelsen
Costume Designer
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Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz
Lighting Designer
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Jacqueline R. Herter
Sound Designer
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Ryan Moller
Wig Designer
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Blake Segal
Dialect Coach
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