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 9th and continue through Thursday, December 22.
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 the tradition and our relationship the Queens community by bringing A CHRISTMAS CAROL back for a third season to our home borough." said Titan Managing Director 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" cast featuring Brad Makarowski* (Shakespeare Theatre DC, Asolo Rep) as Jacob Marley; Michael Thatcher as Bob Cratchit (Utah Shakespeare, Texas Shakespeare); Laura Frye* (Titan Resident Acting Company, Virginia Shakespeare, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Teatro Franko Parenti) as Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Cratchit; R. Scott Williams* as Mr. Fezziwig/Christmas Present; Braden Spear as Fred/Young Scrooge and Erika Toderic as Belle/Emma. Sam Burkard, Gregory Couba*, Harry McEnerny, Kate Semmens and Isis Rodriguez round out the adult company. The children's cast includes Layla Moon Blatt, Silas Wade, Ian O'Boyle, Quinn Theobald, Skya Theobald, Sophia Fiallo, Emily Hellmann, Sophia Scarpa, Isabel Sohngen, Tyler Palma and Mia Jacquez.
Titan Artistic Director Lenny Banovez will Direct. Music Director is Jestin Pieper, Choreographer is Laura Frye*, Scenic Design is by Michael Sabourin, Costume design is by Lorraine Smyth. Lighting Design is by Katy Atwell. Weston Wetzel is the Sound Designer. Sean McCain 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 before showtimes on weekends.
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