The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Come see this classic, heartwarming story at Orlando Shakes – a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family!

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PLEASE NOTE: This production contains heavy use of Theatrical fog/smoke effects

SPOOKY CONTENT: Ghosts appear in the production. Skeletal figures representing “Ignorance” and “Want” are presented. The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come is a giant hollow-faced puppet and may scare very young children.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: A Christmas Carol is a holiday story with an uplifting theme of generosity toward others. It is most appropriate for 3rd graders and up.

RATING: If it were a movie, A Christmas Carol would be rated “PG.” Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.

Spooky Content, Ghosts

 

* = Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

Creative Team

Director/Playwright Jim Helsinger
Composer/Arranger Michael Andrew
Music Director John Cavazos
Choreographer Joy Andersen
Scenic Designers Bert Scott**, Vandy Wood
Puppet Designer Vandy Wood
Lighting Designer Bert Scott**
Costume Designer Mel Barger
Wig Designer Justin Lore
Sound Designer Britt Sandusky

Musician

Cellist Jean-Marie Glazer

Lead Wardrobe Kennedy Cranford
Wardrobe Jacquelyn Sanchez & Ka’ihe Mati Fisher
Select Haircuts/Styles Carly Seidner, Hair by Carly
AEA Stage Manager Melissa Katherine Collins*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager Claire D. Tolzien
Production Assistants Gabby Scott, Becka Kastner
Automation/Deck Carpenter Joshua Barnett
Audio Engineer A1 Britt Sandusky
Light Board Operator Gabby Farve
Running Crew Nathan Olmeda
Follow Spot Lauren Schulke & Tyler Stevens

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
** Member of United Scenic Artists

Meet the Cast

Steven Patterson

Steven Patterson*

Scrooge

Mark Edward Smith*

Marley, Miner Old Joe

Timothy Williams*

Bob Cratchit, Fezziwig Guest 1 (Milkman), Topper, Merchant 1
Headshot of E. Mani Cadet

Emmanuel Cadet*

Ghost of Christmas Present, Mr. Fezziwig

Jacob Romeo

Fred, Dick Wilkins, Lighthouse Man 2, John

Zachary Racine

Young Scrooge, Helmsman, Fred Guest 3, Ghost of Christmas Future

Roberta Emerson*

Charity Collector 1, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Cratchit

Lillie Eliza Thomas*

Belle, Lighthouse Person 1, Mrs. Dilber (Laundress), Fred's Guest 1

Lizzy Allen*

Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha, Fred Guest 2

Paige Mason

Charity Collector 2, Fezziwig Guest 2 (Cook), Quarreler 1, Lookout, Charwoman

Gabriella Headley

Fezziwig Guest 3, Fred's Wife, Caroline

Colby Bell

Belle's Husband, Fezziwig Guest 4, Quarreler 2, Fred Guest 4, Merchant 2

Mia Rodriguez

Fan, Lucy, Want

Lilly Belle Lanese

Fan, Lucy, Want

Brianna Reyes

Beggar Child, School Boy (Addy), Belle's Daughter, Belinda

Farrah Wildenburg

Beggar Child, School Boy (Addy), Belle's Daughter, Belinda

Maxx Hanford

Boy Scrooge, Belle's Boy, Tiny Tim, Ignorance, Boy with Parent

Walker Buckley

Boy Scrooge, Belle's Boy, Tiny Tim, Ignorance, Boy with Parent

Parker Ross Williams

School Boy (John), Peter, Turkey Boy

Evan Sutherland

School Boy (John), Peter, Turkey Boy