A CHRISTMAS CAROL - The Musical

Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly encounters come to life in this thrilling musical adaptation!

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.

December 5-8, 2024

Music by: Alan Menken

Book by: Lynn Ahrens

INFORMATION

Staff

Our talented staff is led by Director Mia Joelle Baillie. Christine Osburn is our Choreographer, Joey Devine is our Stage Manager, Jen Fuetz is our Assistant Director, and Dr. Kathy Phipps is our Directing Mentor.

These gifted theater artists will create a beautiful, memorable show!

Rehearsals

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.

PRODUCTION STAFF

MIA JOELLE BAILLIE (DIRECTOR)

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.

KATHY PHIPPS (DIRECTING MENTOR)

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.