The award-winning Titan Theatre Company announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of the Charles Dickens classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Emily Trask and Lenny Banovez. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will play a three week limited engagement at Queens Theatre. Performances begin Friday December 4th and continue through Sunday, December 20.
Titan's original musical adaptation, which won Best Production in the "Best of Queens Awards" in 2014, brings the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge alive onstage. This fresh and fast paced production transports audiences to Victorian England where they journey with the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three transformational spirits from his past, present, and future who change his life forever. A classic story of redemption and forgiveness, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is the perfect theatre experience for everyone this holiday season.
"We could not be more thrilled to continue to strengthen our relationship the Queens community by bringing A CHRISTMAS CAROL back to our home borough." said Titan Managing Director and Producer Kevin Beebee. "It is our hope that the production becomes a holiday tradition for many Queens and New York families. The show really is a gift that we hope to share for many holiday seasons to come."
The production stars Michael Selkirk (Titan Resident Acting Company, Workshop Theatre, Hudson Warehouse) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Titan surrounds Selkirk with an "A List" Brad Makarowski (Shakespeare Theatre DC, Asolo Rep) as Ghost of Christmas Present/Mr. Fezziwig; Marc LeVasseur (Titan Resident Acting Company, Pearl Theatre, Red Bull Theatre) as Bob Cratchit; Laura Frye* (Titan Resident Acting Company, Virginia Shakespeare, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Teatro Franko Parenti) as Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit; Jonathon Hicks (Titan Resident Acting Company, Milwaukee Rep, Chicago Shakespeare) as Fred/Young Scrooge; Marcus D. Johnson (Asolo Repertory Theatre, Gallery Players) as Jacob Marley; and Bailey Seeker (Titan Resident Acting Company, Cherry Lane, Secret Theatre) as Belle/Emily. Melissa Joiner, Tom Morin, Annie Keris, Kate Semmens and Andrew Mazer round out the adult company. The children's cast includes Layla Moon Blatt, Silas Wade, Ian O'Boyle, Quinn Theobald, Moore Theobald, Skya Theobald, Sohia Fiallo, Emily Hellmann and Sophia Scarpa.
Titan Artistic Director Lenny Banovez will Direct. Music Director is Wiley DeWesse, Choreographer is Nicholas Sotack*, Scenic Design is by Michael Sabourin, Costume design is by Becky Willet. Lighting Design is by Katy Atwell. Weston Wetzel is the Sound Designer. Chris Flores is the Production Stage Manager, Kris Murphy is the Assistant Stage Manager.
Tickets ($18) are available online at www.titantheatrecompany.com or by calling the Queens Theatre Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 6pm, and two hours before showtimes on weekends.
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