A CHRISTMAS CAROL will play a two week limited engagement at Queens Theatre. Performances begin Thursday, December 11 and continue through Sunday, December 21. Tickets ($30 each or 4 for $100) are available at www.queenstheatre.org.
Titan, known for its adventurous and innovative takes on classic texts, brings the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge alive onstage with a cast of 12 adults and 6 children. This fresh and fast paced production transports audiences to Victorian England where they journey with the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three transformational spirits from his past, present, and future who change his life forever. A classic story of redemption and forgiveness, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is the perfect theatre experience for everyone this holiday season.
“I consider this show to be our gift to audiences this holiday season. It is both original and familiar – I know that the families and groups of friends who come to see it together will have a special experience,” said Queens Theatre Managing Director Taryn Sacramone. “This is an extremely exciting project for Titan to be a part of,” said Titan Managing Director and Producer Kevin Beebee. “We could not be more thrilled to continue to strengthen our relation with Queens Theatre, as well as the Queens community.”
The production stars Broadway’s Kevin Loomis* (Spiderman, Turn off the Dark, Inherit the Wind) as Ebenezer Scrooge; John Taylor Phillips* (Titan Resident Acting Company, American Players Theatre, Illinois Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare) as Bob Cratchit; Laura Frye* (Titan Resident Acting Company, Virginia Shakespeare, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Teatro Franko Parenti) as Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit; Michael Selkirk* (Titan Resident Acting Company, Workshop Theatre, Hudson Warehouse) as Mr. Fezziwig/Christmas Present; Dylan Whitrock (Shakespeare & Company) as Fred/Young Scrooge; Andy Baldeschwiler (The Pearl, Shakespeare Theatre on NJ) as Jacob Marley; Bailey Seeker (Titan Young Company, Cherry Lane, Secret Theatre) as Belle/Emily; Shayna Schmidt (Cincinnati Playhouse, Theatre for a New City) as Fan/Martha Cratchit; Ashton Crosby; Tom Morin; Wilmari Myburgh and Andrew Mazer. The children’s cast includes Layla Moon Blatz, Violet Wade, Quinn Theobald, Moore Theobald, Sohia Fiallo, and Sophie Carpa.
The Assistant Director/Choreographer is Nicholas Sotack*, Technical Direction/Scenic Design is by Jasmine Nicole. Costume design is by Becky Willet. Lighting Design is by Alan Piotrowicz. Weston Wetzel is the Sound Designer. Katie K. White is the Props Designer. The Production Managers are Annie Jacobs and Alyssa Van Gorder. Ashley Zednick* is the Production Stage Manager. Publicity is by John Capo/John Capo Public Relations and Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
A Christmas Carol performs on the following schedule:
Thursday December 11th @7:30pm (Preview)
Friday December 12th@2pm (Preview)
Friday December 12th@7:30pm
Saturday December 13th@2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday December14th @1pm & 5pm
Friday December 19th @7:30pm
Saturday December 20th @2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday December 21st @1pm & 5pm
Tickets ($30 each or 4 for $100) available online at www.queenstheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 6pm, and two hours before showtimes on weekends. Senior discount available.
PERFORMANCE VENUE
Queens Theatre
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
14 United Nations Avenue South
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
FREE PARKING
DIRECTIONS
Car: Queens Theatre is accessible by all major highways that traverse Queens and is minutes away from Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Westchester. And the best part? Parking is always FREE. http://queenstheatre.org/getting-theatre for directions
Subway: 7 train to the Mets-Willets Point station. Follow signs to LIRR/Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free Shuttle Service runs one hour prior to curtain and stops outside Mets-Willets Point station.
Running Time: 100 minutes with 1 intermission
Websites: www.queenstheatre.org & www.titantheatrecompany.com.
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association