New England's Favorite Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starts November 5

Trinity Rep announces its annual presentation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, directed by James Dean Palmer, and featuring resident Acting Company member Brian McEleney as Scrooge. Performances run November 5 through December 31.Tickets are on sale now and by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St. A Christmas Carol is presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsors Amica Insurance and Hasbro, Inc.

A timeless tale of forgiveness and hope enjoyed by generations of New Englanders, this holiday favorite earns rave reviews from audiences and critics year after year. The Boston Globe praises the annual tradition saying, "There is no better Carol than the one that Trinity Repertory Company puts on every Christmas season."

Director James Dean Palmer (Brown/Trinity Rep MFA '16) is excited to bring the beloved show to life. "I look around the world and see troubled times, and I spend my days wondering how I can help. A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep is a tremendous tradition, as the statewide community comes together in celebration of love, charity, and redemption," he says. "During my three years of training in the Brown/Trinity Rep directing program, I have taken great pleasure in joining in this celebration and am excited to share this year's joyous production with Rhode Island."

For the fourth year, Trinity Rep offers a sensory-friendly performance of A Christmas Carol, Saturday, November 12 at 12:00 PM. Designed to meet the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, and/or individuals with sensory processing disorders or other cognitive disabilities, this performance features modified sound, lighting and other adjustments. Patrons are invited to make sounds, enter and exit as needed during the performance and enjoy this holiday tradition with their family and community.

This year's production features Trinity Rep resident Acting Company members Rebecca Gibel, Brian McEleney, Anne Scurria, Stephen Thorne and Rachael Warren with Kamili Feelings and Brown/Trinity Rep MFA actors Matt Ketai, Jake Loewenthal, Maggie Mason, Chris Stahl and Lucy Van Atta.

Trinity Rep also welcomes six local children, ages 8-12, to the stage. One hundred fifteen child actors auditioned and the rotating cast includes: Ava Cambra of Wesport, MA, Lillian Johnson of Providence, Lana Lacombe of Cranston, Gustavo Londono of Cranston, Elijah Nyahkoon of Cranston, and Gabriella Wolf-Olayanju of North Providence.

The design team includes Michael Krass (costume design), Michael McGarty (set design), Miles Polaski (sound design)Seth Reiser(lighting design), Michael Rice (music direction), and Myah Shein (choreography) and with stage manager Lori Lundquist.

James Dean Palmer is a New York based director and educator. In 2010 he was awarded a Joseph Jefferson award for Best Direction ofThe Love of the Nightingale. His work has been presented at The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens, American Theater Company, Chautauqua Theatre, and Chicago Dramatists, among others. For nine seasons he served as the Artistic Director of Chicago's Red Tape Theatre. He was the assistant to the Artistic Director at Steppenwolf Theatre and served on the Board of Directors at the League of Chicago Theaters. James is a Drama League Fellow and has received fellowships from both Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation and Chautauqua Theatre Company. He holds an MFA in Directing from Brown University.

Trinity Rep's A Christmas Carol is presented by Cardi's Furniture along with supporting sponsors Amica Insurance and Hasbro, Inc.Trinity Rep's 53rd season is sponsored by Ocean State Job Lot and RISCA.

"Cardi's has a strong commitment to the Southeastern New England community," say Nick, Ron and Pete Cardi, NIROPE of Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses. "That is why we are so proud to continue our tradition of sponsoring Trinity Rep's classic production of A Christmas Carol for all local families to enjoy this holiday season."

"Amica Insurance is proud to once again sponsor Trinity Rep's annual production of A Christmas Carol," adds Patti Genovese, sponsorship coordinator at Amica. "This play has spread holiday cheer for many years, and we're excited to partner with Trinity Rep to continue that outstanding tradition."

"Hasbro's purpose is to make the world a better place for children and their families, and we have a long tradition of supporting local programs in our home state of Rhode Island," said Karen Davis, Senior Vice President of Global Philanthropy and Social Impact, Hasbro, Inc. "Hasbro is proud to sponsor Trinity Rep's classic production of A Christmas Carol, a story that celebrates how families and communities come together during the holidays to celebrate each other and show kindness to those who need it most."

This Trinity Rep production is dedicated to Stephen Hamblett and his love for the story of A Christmas Carol.

Trinity Repertory Company

The State Theater of Rhode Island, Trinity Repertory Company is now in its 53rd season. Since its founding in 1963, Trinity Repertory Company has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Featuring the last permanent resident Acting Company in America, Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works for an estimated annual audience of approximately 145,000. Since 1963, the theater has produced 66 world premieres, mounted national and international tours, and, through its MFA program, trained hundreds of new actors and directors.

Subscriptions for the 2016-2017 season Ghosts of the Past, Dreams of the Future are now on sale. The remainder of Trinity Rep's season include Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Mountaintop by Katori Hall, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Faithful Cheaters by Deborah Salem Smith and Fuente Ovejuna (The Sheep's Well) by Lope De Vega Carpio. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit Trinity Rep's website at www.trinityrep.com.

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