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)
Digital Program
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Cast
Sean Murray
Sean Murray
Ebenezer Scrooge
Eileen Bowman
Eileen Bowman
Mrs Dilbur, Past, Mrs Fezziwig, Mrs Cratchit and other roles
Megan Carmitchel
Megan Carmitchel
Past, Boy Scrooge, Belle, Tiny Tim, Martha Cratchit and other roles
Sean Murray
Ebenezer Scrooge
Eileen Bowman
Mrs Dilbur, Past, Mrs Fezziwig, Mrs Cratchit and other roles
Megan Carmitchel
Past, Boy Scrooge, Belle, Tiny Tim, Martha Cratchit and other roles
Jasmine January
Jasmine January
Solicitor, Past, Belinda Cratchit, Laundress, Turkey Boy and other roles
David McBean
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
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.
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.
Allen Lucky Weaver
Allen Lucky Weaver
Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Helmsman, Business Man and other characters
Allen Lucky Weaver
Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Helmsman, Business Man and other characters
Creative Team
Katie Banville
Choreographer
Banville is a Resident Artist at Cygnet Theatre, where she previously worked on tick, tick…BOOM! (Director/Choreographer), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Choreographer), Cabaret (Choreographer), Rock of Ages (Choreographer/Assoc. Director), Spamalot (Choreographer/Assoc. Director), A Christmas Carol (Choreographer), Spring Awakening (Asst. Choreographer), Gypsy (June), Company (April), My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Parade, Cabaret. Choreography and movement credits: Head Over Heels, Significant Other (Diversionary Theatre); Singin’ in the Rain (New Village Arts); Tarrytown, Gutenberg! The Musical! (Backyard Renaissance); A Doll’s House (The Old Globe); Freaky Friday (Moonlight Youth Theatre), Spamalot (Theatre at the Welk); Company (San Diego State University). Directing credits: The Lightning Thief (Moonlight Youth Theatre); Freaky Friday, James and the Giant Peach, Red Bike (Grossmont College); Beehive: The ’60s Musical (Okoboji Summer Theatre). Performance credits: The Heart of Rock and Roll, Benny and Joon (The Old Globe); Freaky Friday, Escape to Margaritaville (La Jolla Playhouse). MFA in Musical Theatre at San Diego State University; Department Chair of Theatre Arts at Grossmont College. www.katiebanville.com Thank you to Bryan, Juni, and Sulley for being the incredible humans they are.
November 2024