Adaptation & Lyrics by Sean Murray
Original Score by Billy Thompson
Directed by Sean Murray
Music Direction by Patrick Marion
Nov 29 - Dec 24, 2024
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Sentimental • Traditional • Ghostly
Cygnet’s holiday smash hit returns, better than ever! While staying true to the timeless magic of Charles Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption, this year’s production features exciting new elements—including fresh original music, an expanded storyline, and a revitalized script—offering something new for everyone. With imaginative stagecraft, puppetry, live sound effects, and all the heartwarming tradition you love, step into a Victorian Christmas card for an unforgettable holiday experience that will delight both first-time audiences and returning fans alike!
It’s not Christmas without “A Christmas Carol,” and this is the best one around. –SDGLN.com
Run Time: 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission (TBD)
Advisories: Family Friendly (Children must be at least 5 years old)
David was last seen at Cygnet in last year’s production of “Christmas Carol”. Other select credits include: “La Cage aux Folles”, “Pageant”, “The Legend of Georgia McBride”, “Dirty Blonde”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, and “Fully Committed” at Cygnet Theater, “The Remarkable Mr. Holmes”, “School For Lies”, “Glorious”, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”, “All In The Timing”, “Travels With My Aunt”, and “Unnecessary Farce” at North Coast Rep, and “Psycho Beach Party”, “The Mystery of Irma Vepp”, and “The Rocky Horror Show” at Diversionary Theater. He is the Vocal Arts Instructor/Music Director for the Coronado School of the Arts Musical Theatre/Drama Conservatory.
Patrick is thrilled to return to A Christmas Carol again this year. Favorite roles include Bullshot Crummond in Bullshot Crummond, Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing, Billy in Anything Goes, Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Jack in The Boys Next Door, Touchstone in As You Like It, James Joyce in Travesties, and Laurence in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is a proud graduate of the acting program at PCPA Theaterfest and has a BFA in Directing from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has been a Teaching Artist for Intrepid, The La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, The Playwrights Project, and The Shakespeare Theatre. Patrick was the assistant director on Broadway forThe School for Scandal, is a founding member of Luminary Arts, and has recently joined the cast at Mockingbird Improv.
Jasmine January
Solicitor, Past, Belinda Cratchit, Laundress, Turkey Boy and other roles
David McBean
Marley, Dick Wilkins, Present and other roles
David was last seen at Cygnet in last year’s production of “Christmas Carol”. Other select credits include: “La Cage aux Folles”, “Pageant”, “The Legend of Georgia McBride”, “Dirty Blonde”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, and “Fully Committed” at Cygnet Theater, “The Remarkable Mr. Holmes”, “School For Lies”, “Glorious”, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”, “All In The Timing”, “Travels With My Aunt”, and “Unnecessary Farce” at North Coast Rep, and “Psycho Beach Party”, “The Mystery of Irma Vepp”, and “The Rocky Horror Show” at Diversionary Theater. He is the Vocal Arts Instructor/Music Director for the Coronado School of the Arts Musical Theatre/Drama Conservatory.
Patrick McBride
Bob Cratchit, Fezziwig, and other roles
Patrick is thrilled to return to A Christmas Carol again this year. Favorite roles include Bullshot Crummond in Bullshot Crummond, Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing, Billy in Anything Goes, Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Jack in The Boys Next Door, Touchstone in As You Like It, James Joyce in Travesties, and Laurence in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is a proud graduate of the acting program at PCPA Theaterfest and has a BFA in Directing from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has been a Teaching Artist for Intrepid, The La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, The Playwrights Project, and The Shakespeare Theatre. Patrick was the assistant director on Broadway forThe School for Scandal, is a founding member of Luminary Arts, and has recently joined the cast at Mockingbird Improv.
November 2024