Once Upon
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Music and Lyrics by Diane El-Shafey
Accompaniment by Carma Jones Denney and book adapted from the Charles Dickens novel by Meredith Bean McMath
Accompaniment by Carma Jones Denney and book adapted from the Charles Dickens novel by Meredith Bean McMath
Phil Erickson as Scrooge and Shawn Malone as the Ghost of Christmas Present
Molly Warndorf as Ghost of Christmas Past, Erickson as Scrooge, and Drew Hare as Young Scrooge
This unique musical was created to give modern audiences a stronger connection to Dickens’ tale, and, according to audience and critics’ response, they’ve succeeded.
“[They've] surrounded Scrooge with all the teeming life that fills London... or any place with music — not just jingles that stick to the bottom of your shoe, but beautiful music that matters and makes sense."
- Mark Dewey, DC Metro Theatre Arts, 2012
- READ THE FULL REVIEW
From ghosts and evil scavengers to sweet love and loss, the turning points in Dickens’ tale are set with music that makes the moment unforgettable . Another aspect of this adaptation’s charm is the inclusion of bits of traditional 19th century songs, English parlor games and dances.
In short, Once Upon A CHRISTMAS CAROL enhances every charming - and frightening - feature of Dickens' "little ghost story”, keeping the audience on its toes and always wanting more.
“[They've] surrounded Scrooge with all the teeming life that fills London... or any place with music — not just jingles that stick to the bottom of your shoe, but beautiful music that matters and makes sense."
- Mark Dewey, DC Metro Theatre Arts, 2012
- READ THE FULL REVIEW
From ghosts and evil scavengers to sweet love and loss, the turning points in Dickens’ tale are set with music that makes the moment unforgettable . Another aspect of this adaptation’s charm is the inclusion of bits of traditional 19th century songs, English parlor games and dances.
In short, Once Upon A CHRISTMAS CAROL enhances every charming - and frightening - feature of Dickens' "little ghost story”, keeping the audience on its toes and always wanting more.
DC METRO THEATRE ARTS BEST OF 2012 AWARD
for Once Upon a Christmas Carol
BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL 2012: Phil Erickson as Scrooge
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR 2012: Diane El-Shafey
BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL 2012: Meredith Bean McMath
for Once Upon a Christmas Carol
BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL 2012: Phil Erickson as Scrooge
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR 2012: Diane El-Shafey
BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL 2012: Meredith Bean McMath
The Cratchit Family in song, L to R: Blake O"Brien, Tom Johnson, Archelle Skuce, Eliza Stribling, Avery Knapp, Zoe Skuce and Josh Derrow.
SET: Ebeneezer Scrooge bedroom over London street
CAST (18 minimal needed)
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Cast playing multiple roles:
9 Men
6 Girls
2 Boys
ORCHESTRA:
2 Pianos
1 Violin (on stage)
Music
Christmas Eve Morning - Ensemble
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Traditional English Carol) - Young Carolers
In the Bleak Midwinter (Traditional English Christmas Hymn)- Beggar Woman
Marley's Lament - Jacob Marley and the Lockettes
The Fezziwig Carols - Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig and Ensemble
Oh, No John (Traditional English Folk Song) - Young Scrooge and Belle
Good King Fezziwig - Fezziwing Party Ensemble
Belle's Song – Belle
Christmas is Coming (Traditional English Carol) - The Cratchit Family
Because You Said - Elizabeth (Fred's wife)
Old Scratch - Charwoman, Laundress, Undertaker's Man, and
Bring Him Home - Mrs. Cratchit & Martha and Cratchit Family
I’m Still Here! – Scrooge, Errand Boy, Scarf and Muff Seller,
Fundraisers, Young Man, Bread Seller, Policeman, and Upper Crust Londoners
A Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! (Finale - Ensemble)
Running Time: 90 minutes
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS not yet available.
Email Meredith McMath or call 571-209-7386 for further information.
US COPYRIGHT 2012: PAu003631281
CAST (18 minimal needed)
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Cast playing multiple roles:
9 Men
6 Girls
2 Boys
ORCHESTRA:
2 Pianos
1 Violin (on stage)
Music
Christmas Eve Morning - Ensemble
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Traditional English Carol) - Young Carolers
In the Bleak Midwinter (Traditional English Christmas Hymn)- Beggar Woman
Marley's Lament - Jacob Marley and the Lockettes
The Fezziwig Carols - Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig and Ensemble
Oh, No John (Traditional English Folk Song) - Young Scrooge and Belle
Good King Fezziwig - Fezziwing Party Ensemble
Belle's Song – Belle
Christmas is Coming (Traditional English Carol) - The Cratchit Family
Because You Said - Elizabeth (Fred's wife)
Old Scratch - Charwoman, Laundress, Undertaker's Man, and
Bring Him Home - Mrs. Cratchit & Martha and Cratchit Family
I’m Still Here! – Scrooge, Errand Boy, Scarf and Muff Seller,
Fundraisers, Young Man, Bread Seller, Policeman, and Upper Crust Londoners
A Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! (Finale - Ensemble)
Running Time: 90 minutes
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS not yet available.
Email Meredith McMath or call 571-209-7386 for further information.
US COPYRIGHT 2012: PAu003631281