2011/2012 Robbins Family Series

An Edmonton Tradition

Starring RICHARD McMILLAN

Adapted by TOM WOOD

Directed by BOB BAKER and GEOFFREY BRUMLIK

Based on the Story by CHARLES DICKENS

December 2 – 23/11
in the Maclab Theatre

Approximate Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes including one 20 minute intermission.

For over a decade, Edmonton has embraced Tom Wood’s brilliant adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, and the tradition continues this year for an unprecedented twelfth season.  With an unforgettable story, rich cast of characters and dazzling special effects, A Christmas Carol is exceptional family entertainment.

Recommended for children 7 years of age and up

“The best stage version I’ve ever seen of Dickens’ classic… I defy you not to be dazzled.” - Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal

Click here for a review from VUE Weekly

Click here for a review from the St. Albert Gazette

Click here for an interview with Zeph Williams and Holly Cinnamon on CBC Radio Canada

Click here to check out a Global Edmonton Morning News interview with Julien Arnold and Kate Ryan, who play Bob and Mrs. Cratchit in this season’s production.

Click here for a preview article by VUE weekly

Click here for A Christmas Carol across-Canada round-up in the Globe and Mail

Click here for a special behind-the-scenes article from the Edmonton Journal (WARNING: SPOILERS)

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM – Media Release

Director – Bob Baker (Death of a Salesman)
Co-Director – Geoffrey Brumlik (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Adapted by Tom Wood (The Three Musketeers)
Set and Costume Designer – Leslie Frankish (Little Women: The Broadway Musical)
Lighting Designer – Rob Thomson (August: Osage County)
Sound Design – Michael Becker (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Choreographer - Linda Rubin (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Music Director – Ryan Sigurdson (Little Women: The Broadway Musical)
Stage Manager – Zeph Williams (Citadel debut)
Assistant Stage Manager – Candice Charney (Rick: The Rick Hansen Story)
Assistant Stage Manager – Wayne Paquette (Death of a Salesman)
Apprentice Stage Manager – Lisa Dalmazzi (Citadel debut)
Child Supervisor – Molly Pearson (Citadel debut)
Child Supervisor – Murray Cullen (The Three Musketeers)

Starring:
Richard McMilland (A Christmas Carol, 2010) as Ebenezer Scrooge

Ryland Alexander (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Julien Arnold (The Rocky Horror Show)
April Banigan (Death of a Salesman)
Jeremy Baumung (The Rocky Horror Show)
Chris Bullough (Death of a Salesman)
Mich Cheladyn (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Holly Cinnamon (Citadel debut)
Réjean Cournoyer (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)
Jeremy Crittenden (Little Women: The Broadway Musical)
Seth Dembowski (Citadel debut)
Alexander Forsyth (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Beth Graham (Death of a Salesman)
Annette Loiselle (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
James MacDonald (Little Women: The Broadway Musical)
Roman Pfob (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Kate Ryan (True Love Lies)
Maralyn Ryan (A Christmas Carol, 2010)
Elizabeth Stepkowski-Tarhan (August: Osage County)
Ashley Wright (The Three Musketeers)
Peg Young (A Christmas Carol, 2010)

The Children’s Chorus for A Christmas Carol includes Emma Beaumont, Aidan Burke, Mackenzie Checknita, Juliette Eshleman, Sam Farberman, Campbell Hamilton, Ty Hatt, Cameron Healey, Aryn McConnell, Madison Nyenhuis, Brayden O’Boyle, Sargam Sandhu, Tommy Schiltz, Kaleia Simons-Cook, Alla Wells, Logan West, Kael Wynn.

James MacDonald (Little Women: The Broadway Musical) will be making his debut as Ebenezer Scrooge for matinee performances December 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 and from December 18 – 23.

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