A CHRISTMAS CAROL || NOV 22 - DEC 17, 2024


Based on the Novella by by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Kivan Kirk


The magic of Christmas returns to Lakeshore!

The classic story you know and love returns to Lakeshore for the first time in over 60 years! The arrival of several spirits on Christmas Eve offers the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, a chance at redemption. Will he be able to learn to keep Christmas in his heart? Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season as this holiday favorite comes to life in our own unique adaptation.


PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Please see the calendar on our homepage for updated ticket availability.

 
 

Know before you go

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Location

All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.


Approximate RUN TIME

Act I - 55 Minutes

~15-minute Intermission ~

Act II - 65 Minutes

CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION

This family-friendly show is recommended for ages 7+. A Christmas Carol contains video media involving flashing lights or patterns that could affect people with photosensitivities. Fog & haze effects are also used.

Pay-what-you-want

The Pay-What-You-Want performance for this show takes place on Thursday, December 12, at 7:30 PM. To select Pay-What-You-Want pricing, choose your seat for this performance and the Pay-What-You-Want option will be at the top. You may edit this price to be what you wish to pay for your ticket. A $3 facilities fee will be added to each Pay-What-You-Want ticket at check-out.


CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF

CAST

Brianna Belland, Seller #2 / Ensemble
Danielle Birmingham,
Mrs. Fezziwig / Poor Woman
Dan Brabec,
LightHouse Keeper #1 / Soliciter #2 / Yet To Come
Nick Brabec,
Peter Cratchitt / David / Ignorance
Hannah Buss,
Martha Cratchitt / Seller #1
Maggie Diebel,
Topper / Old Jo
Malea Hansen,
Spirit of Christmas Past
Jackson Hoemann,
Dick / Richard / LightHouse Keeper #2 / Soliciter #1
Justin Hooper,
Marley
Avery Kent,
Timothy Cratchitt
Christopher Kent,
Fred
Mackenzie Kroll,
Libby / Belle
James Lane,
Bob Cratchitt / Headmaster
Katlyn Moser,
Spirit of Christmas Present
Alare Ogenga,
Lucy Crachitt / Want / Nell
Liye Ogenga,
Belinda Cratchitt / Fran
Parker Payne,
Auggie / Ebenezer
Weston Rabbitt, Seller #3 / Fiddler / Ensemble
John Burton Smith,
Scrooge
Brittany Squillace,
Emily Cratchitt
Christopher Taykalo,
Mr. Fezziwig / Poor Man
Ethan Williams,
Young Scrooge / Rufus / Caroling Boy
Nicole Wood,
Claire

Understudies: Danielle Birmingham (Present), Dan Brabec (Fezziwig), Hannah Buss (Past), Jackson Hoemann (Fred), Weston Rabbit (Peter), Christopher Taykalo (Scrooge)

artistic staff

Kivan Kirk, Director & Adaptation Writer
Johnna Johnson, Stage Manager
Grace Czywczynski, Asst. Stage Manager
Aaron VanDanacker, Music Director
Lane Bode, Lighting Designer
Justin Hooper, Scenic & Co-Projection Designer
Dusty Langeberg, Co-Projection Designer
Torgo, Sound Designer/Composer
Phong Mai, Sound Engineer
Meghan Kent, Costume Designer
Katie Rowles-Perich, Props Designer
Quinn Masterson, Production Manager

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024-25 SERIES SPONSOR, the royal credit union foundation, FOR HELPING MAKE THIS PRODUCTION POSSIBLE.