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A New London Christmas Carol at Gateway Playhouse

Dates: (12/7/2023 - 12/9/2023 )

Theatre:

Gateway Playhouse


738 Bay Avenue
Somers Point,NJ 08244

Phone: 609-653-0553

Tickets: $35.00 Adults/$15 Children under 18

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Based on the classic Dickens' story, A New London Christmas Carol transports premise of A Christmas Carol to modern day New London, Connecticut and one Belle Anderson, a Scrooge-like woman who, like her famous predecessor, is visited by three ghosts to show her her traumatic past, her notorious present and her doomed future.  A New London Christmas Carol is conceived and written by local educator, director and actor Charles “Chip” Garrison, with original music and lyrics by local educator, actor and musician Brian Conover.  Both Garrison and Conover are well-known theater presenters in the South Jersey area.

Debby Jenkins and Jim Dalfonso of the Shaken Not Stirred Players, who have produced, directed and performed in many wonderful theater works locally, are producing A New London Christmas Carol as part of their initiative to present new, original and locally written works at the historic Gateway Playhouse on Bay Avenue.

“The Shaken Not Stirred Players are thrilled to produce this stunning new work by local artists,” stated Ms. Jenkins. “It's the perfect combination of traditional holiday fare and exciting new material that every December show needs.  Audiences will laugh, cry, and surely leave the theater humming their new favorite songs.”

Playing the lead role of Belle Anderson is Karen Kuhrt who made her stage debut at the Gateway Playhouse in 1975.  Karen has appeared in many local productions in New Jersey and has also appeared in film and television, including Mysteries at The Museum, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Succession.  Supporting roles are played by Chloe Verderber, Cormac Morrissey, Christina Luthke, Camille Verso, Mark Glickstein, Teresa Bonilla and Matthew Goodrich.  

Playwright and director Chip Garrison has been the Drama Teacher/Director of Absegami’s award-winning drama program, the Emanon Players, for the past 34 years.  He has also appeared in the musicals The Sound of Music, The Music Man and Annie Get Your Gun with Sojourn productions, and had directed many non-musicals at Dante Hall, the Smithville Show Barn and Stockton University.

Brian Conover is the lead singer and keyboard player for Hawkins Road, a South Jersey band that has been playing at the shore and regionally for more than 30 years.  Brian has also written and sung many local jingles that can be heard on South Jersey radio everyday.  He has been a theater and music teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for 28 years.

“Brian and I have partnered to direct and music direct high school musicals for 25+ years,” said Garrison, “and have always joked about writing our own.  Well, we finally sat down to write together in the summer of 2022.  And, I must say, this musical is no joke.”

Also involved with the project are choreographer Julie Moore, set and lighting designer Peter Avagliano, orchestrator Jim Glenn, sound designer Ed Johnson and production stage manager Stephanie Paton.


Ages: All ages; some scary images might frighten young children

A New London Christmas Carol at Gateway Playhouse Schedule

Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 PM Friday, December 8th at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 9th at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 9th at 7:00 PM

Cast and Creative team for A New London Christmas Carol at Gateway Playhouse

Cast

Karen Kuhrt

Belle Anderson


Julie Mia Moore

Fran


Chloe Verderber

Young Belle, Woman 2, Fifth Executive


Matthew Goodrich

Ben Sullivan, Second Executive, Dancing Demon


Cormac Morrissey

Howard Morris


Christina Luthke

Ghost of Christmas Past


Camille Verso

Ghost of Christmas Present, Store Owner 2, Marie


Mark Glickstein

Ghost of Christmas Future, Store Owner 1


Mike Wynne

Bob Crawford


Scarlett Romano

Tina Crawford


Reagan Ade

Allison Crawford, Snooty Shopper, Dancing Demon, Sixth Executive


Adelaide Wynne

Melissa Crawford


Eric Williams

Joe Anderson, Man 1


Victoria Williams

Natalia, Dancing Demon


Gail Christian

Alisha Sanders, Betty Anderson


Janelle Hawkes

Susan Garcia, Jemma, Seventh Executive


Lillian Cook

Child Belle


Jessica Vitullo

Jan, Snooty Shopper, Dancing Demon, Third Executive


Johnny Keen

Ricky, Delivery Kid, Dancing Demon, Ellis, Fourth Executive


Teresa Bonilla

Sarah


Tony Gaudiello

Tony G


Dave Hasenbein

Bernie


Margaux Wynne

Hannah


Nathan Moore

Homeless Man, First Executive


Dave Hasenbein

Bernie, Edward


Karen Sutherland

Sheila, Woman 1, Janis


Danny Paton

Mission Volunteer


Creative Team

Chip Garrison

Playwright, Director


Brian Conover

Composer of Music & Lyrics, Music Director, Conductor


Debby Jenkins

Producer


Jim Dalfonso

Producer


Stephanie Paton

Stage Manager, Props Designer


Set Design

Peter Avagliano


Light Designer

Peter Avagliano


Julie Mia Moore

Choreographer


Costume & Make-Up Design

Ashley Winkler


Hair Design

Aimee Wynne


Sound Design

Ed Johnson


Johnny Keen

Dance Captain


Chloe Verderber

Dance Captain


Lori Link

Graphic Design




Gateway Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Gateway Playhouse is at 738 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ.

Because of our longevity and reputation, we are able to attract a high caliber of professional directors, performers, musicians and technicians from New York City and around the country. All of our actors are professional performers, most are members of Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. Our musicians (8-12 per show) are members of The American Federation of Musicians (Local 802) and we employ SSDC© directors (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers) and USA© designers (United Scenic Artists). Many of our actors, technicians, musicians, and other staff members have worked on Broadway, while others go on to Broadway and National Tours after leaving Gateway, and many return in between.

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