Denver Center Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/27-12/26
By: BWW News Desk Nov. 27, 2009
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage by Richard Hellesen Music by David de Berry Directed by Bruce K. Sevy November 27 - December 26, 2009 (Opening Thursday, December 3) at The Stage Theatre
Associate Artistic Director Bruce K. Sevy (The Voysey Inheritance, A Prayer for Owen Meany) directs the cast of 24 company actors joined by ten children from Denver and the Front Range. Music Director Gregg Coffin (A Prayer for Owen Meany, Pride and Prejudice) has completed a lush new orchestration and the Choreographer for the second season is Christine Rowan (A Christmas Carol). The designers include Set Designer Vicki Smith (Inana, Doubt), Lighting Designer Don Darnutzer (Quilters, Plainsong), Costume Designer Kevin Copenhaver (Noises Off, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and Sound Designer Craig Breitenbach (Quilters, Irving Berlin's White Christmas). The Dialect Coach is Kathryn G. Maes.
Capturing hearts again this season is actor Philip Pleasants (The Voysey Inheritance, Plainsong) in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. He is joined by Sam Gregory (The Voysey Inheritance, Noises Off) as Bob Cratchit, Linda Mugleston (Quilters) as Mrs. Cratchit, five-year-old charmer Charlie Korman as Tiny Tim, M. Scott McLean as Fred, Mike Hartman as the Ghost of Jacob Marley, Stephanie Cozart as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ellie Schwartz as Fan, Michael Fitzpatrick as Fezziwig, Leslie O'Carroll as Mrs. Fezziwig, Renée Brna as Belle, Larry Bull as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Andy Jobe as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
The ensemble cast includes Harvy Blanks, Doug Bynum, Courtney Capek, Jeff Cribbs, Kelli Crump, Connor Nguyen Erickson, Alec Farmer, Augustus Lane Filholm, Jack Lilley, Sean Lyons, Rebecca Martin, Chris Mazza, Zoe Miller, Jenna Panther, Melinda Parrett, Jacob Pearce, Orion Pilger, Jeffrey Roark, Christine Rowan, Dawn Scott, Gabe Simmons, Michael Wartella, Ahman Woods and Joseph Yeargain.
Tickets and Subscriptions
New and renewing subscribers may reserve their subscriptions now by calling 303.893.6030. TTY (303) 893-9582.
Tickets start at $18 (some restrictions may apply) and are on sale now. The Denver Center Box Office located in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex is open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. To purchase tickets by phone call (303) 893-4100 - for those outside the Denver calling area, 1 (800) 641-1222, TTY (303) 893-9582. Buy and print tickets on-line by visiting www.denvercenter.org.
Student $10 rush ticket are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability.
Groups of 10+ contact 303.446.4829 or groupsales@dcpa.org
No children under six will be admitted to the theatre.
Performance Schedule
A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances are at 6:30pm.
Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30pm.
Sunday evening performances are at 6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 1:30pm
Nov. 29 - 1:30pm performance only
December 21 - performance at 6:30pm
December 22, 23 and 24 performances at 1:30pm and 6:30pm
Christmas Day - No performances
Accessibility
The Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Cordless headsets are available for patrons with hearing impairments at Patron Services.
Audio-described and ASL Interpreted Performances
A Christmas Carol, Saturday, December 20 at 1:30pm
Holiday Tours
Special Holiday Tours of the Performing Arts Complex are available Saturdays from
November 21 through December 28 at 10am and 11am. Holiday tours are $10 per person and include a gift bag. Call the box office for reservations.
Tea and Theatre
Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
12noon High Tea, finger sandwiches, cookies, mini scones, entertainment and fun prizes in the Seawell Grand Ballroom (atop the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex) including a 1:30pm matinee performance of A Christmas Carol in The Stage Theatre. $79.00
Call the box office for ticket information.
Video Extras
Denver's Next Tiny Tim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aIuLKyPqLc
Introducing Charlie Korman - The Next Tiny Tim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIeI1cw01Mw
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