Each Christmas season brings Orlando sackful of "A Christmas Carol", with seemingly every theater in town producing their own spin on Dickens' seasonal chestnut. You may have seen enough versions over the years that you'd rather have a stake of holly driven through your heart than sit through another. But the show coming this year to Garden Theater might just be worth the trip out west toWinter Garden. It's being presented by Fringe Festival producer Beth Marshall, and directed by prolific local auteur (and my artistic partner) John DiDonna. They've just announced the full cast and crew list, and it's full of heavy hitters from the local drama community, starting with fantastic film actor Dennis Neal.
Here's the full details for your perusal:
CAST/COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
BETH MARSHALL PRESENTS: The Florida Premire of A Christmas Carol-A Ghost Story of Christmas
By Charles Dickens adapted for the stage by Michael Wilson
Presented at The Garden Theatre Dec.3rd-19th on Thrus/Fri/Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm
Special Industry Nite performance- Monday Dec. 13th at 8pm
Tickets are on sale now at GardenTheatre.org
PRODUCTION TEAM
Beth Marshall- Producer
John DiDonna- Director
Chasmin Hallyburton- Production Stage Manager
Melissa Koerner-Assistant Stage Manager
Set Design- Tom Mangieri
Sound Design-John Valines
Light Design-Amy Hadley
Costume Design- Jennifer Bonner
Hair/Make-Up Design- Leighann Kurtiak
Dialect Coaches- Stephen Pettinger & Rob Gee
Choral Director- Douglas McGoech
Set Construction- Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
Child Manager- Theresa Rogers
Backstage Crew: Darth Knapik & Rob Ward
Photograhy- Kristen Wheeler KHphotographics.com
CAST
Dennis Neal- Ebenezer Scrooge
Elizabeth T. Murff- Mrs. Dilber
Mike Lane- Bob Crachit
Jamie Middleton-Mrs. Crachit/Mrs. Feeziwig
Joe Swanberg- Jacob Marley
Richard Betts- Mr. Feeziwig
Samantha O'Hare- Ghost of Christmas Past
Alexander Mrazek-Ghost of Christmas Present
Ronnell Thompson- Young Ebenezer Scrooge
Felecia Chivaugh- Belle/ Begger Woman
David Almeida- Fred/Citizen of London/Apparition
Olivia Horn- Fred's Wife/Martha Crachit/Nichola Feeziwig/Rich Lady
Kate Gordon-Bette Pigeon/Fan/Belinda Crachit/Wendy Feeziwig/Fred's sister in-law
Kevin Kelly- Old Joe/ First Solicitor/Apparition/Citizen of London
Cory Boughton-Second Solicitor/Dick Wilkins/Peter Crachit/Apparition/Citizen of London
Douglas McGoech- Undertaker/Bert/Mr. Topper/Apparition/Citizen of London
Children Ensemble
Jason Zavitz- Tiny Tim
Lance Gamble- Boy Scrooge
Haylee Gooch
Sydney Adams Farley
Madeline Mangas
MacKendrick Zavitz
Alex Budd
And if you're itching to get involved with the theater as more than just an audience member, the Garden Theatre is looking for volunteers. The theater, a vintage showplace that was recently restored to its original glory after years of disrepair, is a gem of the community and well worth your time.
The next Volunteer Orientation sessions at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street) will be held on:
Saturday, September 18 from 11am-12:30pm
Monday, September 20 from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, September 30 from 6-7:30pm
These sessions will provide background on theatre history and operations, as well as on volunteer roles for any community members interested in becoming more involved with the theatre.
The Garden Theatre is seeking individuals who have an interest in volunteering for the 09-10 live performance season in the concession area, taking tickets, ushering, and a variety of other activities. High school students needing community service hours can also fulfill their requirements with this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers ages 15 and up are welcome. Volunteers are invited to watch the performance for free on the night they volunteer.
Interested individuals can RSVP for one of the orientations by emailing volunteer@gardentheatre.org.
Looking for more?
Read the introduction to the Orlando Culture & Events Examiner page here.
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