Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.
Music by: Alan Menken
Book by: Lynn Ahrens
General Auditions (Ages 8 - Adult) for this production will be on Monday, August, 5th, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm at St. Roch's Catholic School Cafeteria, with Callbacks (by invitation only) on the evening of Thursday August 8th.
Our talented staff includes Co-Directors: Alec Cole and Mia Joelle Baillie. Christine Osburn is our Choreographer, Debra Bowen is our Musical Director, Joey Devine is our Stage Manager, Jen Fuetz is our Assistant Director, and Dr. Kathy Phipps is our Artistic Director.
These gifted theater artists will create a beautiful, memorable show!
Rehearsals will begin the last week of August, and will meet weekly on Tuesday nights in September, October, and November, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm . Rehearsals will be at the St. Rock's School Cafeteria. Mandatory Dress Rehearsals are December 2, 3, and 4 at the Theater at the Fort, in Lawrence.
Alec Cole is stepping off the stage and into the director's chair. He has previously been seen in Agape's "Julius Caesar," and serves on the Board of Directors' Creative team. He is beyond thrilled to be given the opportunity to bring this classic to life!
Kathy Phipps, the founder and Artistic Director of Agape Theater Company, has a BA, MA and a PhD in Theater. She studied Shakespeare in London and Irish theater at the University College Galway. Some of her favorite directing experiences for Agape include; "Les Misérables" (2017 Most Impressive Youth Theater Award), "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Tempest" (2019 Most Impressive Youth Theater Award), "Macbeth," "West Side Story" and 'The Winter's Tale." She was humbled and honored to be nominated for the 2020 Excellence in Theater Education Award presented by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University.
Mia Joelle Baillie has been involved in theater since 2019, and is honored to serve in another Agape production. In addition to her past onstage credits, she's served as Assistant Director, Show Coordinator, Stage Manager, Music Director, and Stage Crew for several theater companies. Mia Joelle currently sits on Agape's Board of Directors and is pursuing a degree in Mortuary Science.