A CHRISTMAS CAROl
adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Pabst Theater (LORT A)
December 1st - 24th, 2015
Two-act text-based classical adaptation featuring more than 40 performers and including almost two dozen live traditional carols, focusing on the emotional core of Scrooge's life journey while amplifying social consciousness themes of the novella.
40th Anniversary production
Second-Best-selling annual installment in last ten years
ACCLAIM
"...one of the stronger Carol casts I've seen... Hazelton has further sharpened that vision, emphasizing that none of us is an island and that every action we take ripples outward toward others...this Carol isn't a quaint and fusty Victorian period piece, but a rousing call to arms..." Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
"...brilliant...powerful...performance by Jonathan Smoots is eloquent testimony to how a skilled actor can take an audience with him on a journey...a perfect holiday treat." Dave Begel, OnMilwaukee.com
"...by show's end it was impossible not to be deliriously happy...Jonathan Smoots scores a triumph with Scrooge...superb use of special effects and joyous blend of song, dance, and humor...a round of applause for casting African-American actors in major roles in the production..." Matthew Perta, Showbiz Chicago
"...poignant, richly dimensional performance...delights at every turn...Hazelton ups the humor quotient throughout, making this Carol as funny and kid-friendly as possible." Harry Cherkinian, Shepherd Express
PRODUCTION PHOTOS / VIDEO
All photos by Jason Fassl.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL preview video courtesy of Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
CREATIVE TEAM / CAST
Director: Brent Hazelton + (based on original direction by Aaron Posner +)
Music Arranger: John Tanner
Music Director: Dan Kazemi
Choreographer: Michael Pink +
Scenic Designer: Marjorie Bradley Kellogg #
Lighting Designer: Thom Weaver #
Costume Designer: Martha Hally #
Sound Designer: Barry Funderburg #
Dialect Coach: Jill Walmsley Zager
Stage Manager: Rebecca Lindsey *
Assistant Stage Manager: Kimberly Carolus
Stage Management Apprentice: Audra Kuchling
Stage Management Intern: Miriam Michaels
Assistant Director: Nabrashaa Nelson
Principal Cast
Want: Ashley Bock
Ignorance: Austin Bock
Boy Scrooge: Luke Brotherhood
Tiny Tim: Amalia Cecsarini
Peter Cratchit: Carlos Meyers
Young Scrooge, others: Michael Doherty *
Christmas Future, others: Martin Hanna
Mrs. Fezziwig, others: Angela Iannone *
Mr. Fezziwig, others: Ray Jivoff *
Marley, others: Chike Johnson *
Fred, others: Chris Klopatek *
Belle, others: Jennifer Latimore
Belinda Cratchit: Chantae Miller
Catherine, others: Beth Mulkerron *
Alice Cratchit: Maya O'Day-Biddle
Fan: Georgina Pink
Dick Wilkins: Gabe Smith
Ebenezer Scrooge: Jonathan Smoots *
Mrs. Cratchit, others: Malkia Stampley *
Christmas Past, others: Deborah Staples *
Christmas Present, others: Bethany Thomas *
Smudge: Jack Trettin
Martha Cratchit: Tory Trettin
Mary Cratchit: Ella Vitrano
Mr. Cratchit, others: Jonathan Wainwright *
Emerging Professional Resident Ensemble Cast
Bridgid Abrams, Jared Davis, Di'Monte Henning, Arielle Leverett, Christian Magby, Riley James O'Toole, Hallie Peterson, Kammeran Tyree
Children's Ensemble Cast
Teddy Anagnostopoulos, Jack Burns, Casey Dobson, Kai Liebenstein, Deyki Miller, Alayna Perry, Hannah Reynolds, Josie Trettin
+ SDC # USA * AEA