A Christmas Carol Comes to ACT Contemporary Theatre
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SEATTLE, WA (November 1, 2024) — ACT Contemporary Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for the 49th year of the beloved theatrical classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season’s production will see the return of Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. This beloved holiday tradition is directed by ACT Core Company member & Seattle favorite R. Hamilton Wright and promises to be a delight for audiences of all ages.
The timeless magic of Charles Dickens’ plays in ACT’s Allen Theatre November 29 – December 27. Tickets and discounted tickets for groups of 10+ are available now at acttheatre.org or by calling the ACT Box Office at (206) 292-7676. ACT also offers 3 student matinees on December 4, 5, and 11.
“In 1976, ACT founder Greg Falls adapted Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Hundreds of actors, technicians, artisans, stage managers, dressers, directors, choreographers, and staff have worked on 48 productions of this holiday mainstay since Jimmy Carter ran for President,” said Director R. Hamilton Wright. “Over nearly a
half-century, ACT’s production has seen many changes - but through it all the spirit of Dickens’ story persists and each time we tell his story, each time we sing ‘A Christmas Carol’, the beating heart of the play a tale of love lost, love spurned and, eventually, love triumphant - guides us, informs us, and ultimately delights us. Hallelujah! We get to do it again!”
"It is great to bring this wonderful annual tradition back for its 49th year”, said ACT’s Interim Producing Artistic Director Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland. “Folks who saw the show as children are now bringing their children - and grandchildren - to see Greg Falls' classic adaptation of Dickens' haunting holiday tale. In so many ways, this is what the show is about - honoring the past, present and future."
ACT Contemporary Theatre is proud to present accessible performances of A Christmas Carol, including Sensory Friendly, ASL Interpreted, and Audio Described performances. All performances offer closed captioning systems, Williams Sound® Audio Equipment, and large print programs available by request.
MEET THE CAST
A Christmas Carol features Darragh Kennan (ACT: Oslo; Romeo & Juliet) in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; Avery Clark (ACT: Pass Over) as Bob Cratchit; Josephine Keefe (ACT: POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive) as Mrs. Cratchit; Galen Joseph Osier (Strawberry Theatre Workshop: Breaking the Code) as Fezziwig; Amy Thone (ACT: History of Theatre: About, By, For, and Near) as Mrs. Fezziwig/Narrator; Brandon J. Simmons (ACT: The Lehman Trilogy) as Marley; Alegra Batara (Seattle Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet) as Spirit 1; Danny Jones (San Jose Stage: Death of a Salesman) as Spirit 2; Billy Finn (Village Theatre: Sherwood) as Middle Scrooge/Spirit 3; Mike Wu (Seattle Rep: The Skin of our Teeth) as Fred; Alanah Pascual (Theatre22: Alice in Wonderland) as Belle/Niece; Molly Aidlin as Turkey Urchin; Aidan Bruce as Charles Cratchit; Conor Craggan as Peter Cratchit; Zé Zé Tavares Cramer as Tiny Tim; Juliette Haroon as Belinda Cratchit; Anneliese Ulmer-Schultz as Martha Cratchit; and Alexis Yun as Elizabeth Cratchit.
Understudies include Frank Lawler, Mandy Rose Nichols, and Nik Doner. ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM
The creative team features R. Hamilton Wright (Director); Kathryn Van Meter (Choreographer); R.J. Tancioco (Music Director); Shelley Schermer (Scenic Design); Deb Trout (Costume Design); Andrew D. Smith (Lighting Design); Rob Witmer.
