A Christmas Carol
November 20–December 29, 2019
The Topfer at ZACH Theatre
By Charles Dickens
Conceived and Adapted by Dave Steakley
Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
Choreographed by Jen Young Mahlstedt
Additional Choreography by Christa Oliver
Austin's most rockin' holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACH's inspired adaptation of the Dickens' classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. This family-friendly spectacular creates an infectious spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles. Celebrate the season with the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a joyride to rediscover his heart and love for human kindness.
Age recommendation: 6 and up
Champagne Opening: Friday, November 22, 2019
ASL Interpreted, Audio Described, and Open Captioned: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Production Team
Assistant Director - DEREK MILLER
Scenic Designer - BOB LAVALLEE
Projection Designer - RODD SIMONSEN
Original Costume Designer - SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE**
Costume Designer - EMILY GILARDI
Hair and Makeup Designer - SERRET JENSEN
Lighting Designer - SARAH EC MAINES
Associate Lighting Designer - AUSTIN BROWN
Assistant Lighting Designer - MACKLENZIE MULLIGAN
Sound Designer - CRAIG BROCK
Properties Designer - SCOTT GROH
Stage Manager - CATHERINE ANNE TUCKER*
Assistant Stage Manager - DAVVI SOLOMON
Assistant Stage Manager - TYLER OSGOOD
Student Actor Supervisor - MEGAN CASTLEBERRY
Adult Cast
Ebenezer Scrooge- MARC POUHE*Fred/Ensemble - MICHAEL VALENTINE*
Marley/Fezziwig/Reverend/Ensemble - RODERICK SANFORD*
Bob Cratchit/Ensemble - PAUL SANCHEZ*
Ghost of Christmas Past/Charitable Gentleman One/Ensemble - KENNY WILLIAMS*
Topper/Richard Wilkins/Stockbroker Two/Ensemble - JORDAN BARRON*
Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Gilchrist - MARY BRIDGET DAVIES*
Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs.Crachit/Ensemble - LESLIE MCDONEL*
Apprentice Scrooge/Stockbroker Three/Ensemble - MARTAVIUS PARRISH*
Belle/Ensemble - TAYLOR BRYANT*
Ghost/Shopkeeper Stiltz/Ensemble - CHRISTINA AUSTIN LOPEZ*
Gwendolyn/Ghost/Ensemble/Dance Captain - SARA BURKE*
Ghost/Ensemble - ALLIE HABERMAN
Footman/Stockbroker Two/Ensemble - MATTHEW KENNEDY
Swing - CHARLIZE CEVALLOS
Student Cast
Ensemble - ELICIE UTTERBACKBelinda Cratchit/Ensemble - JULIET EMBRY
Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble - LILA GONZALEZ
Ensemble - ALEXA GODWIN
Ensemble - ALEXA NELAN
Ensemble - BEATRIX MCDANIEL
Ensemble - EMME ORCHID
Ensemble - HANNAH BARLEY
Ensemble - JASON LOWE
Ensemble (Fan backup) - EMILY JOHNSON
Ensemble/Fezziwig - SCARLETT EMBRY
Fan/Ensemble - JOANNA HENRY
Fan/Ensemble - MALEAH ROY
Martha Cratchit/Ensemble - MERCY BOVIK
Martha Cratchit/Ensemble - JOELLE SELLERS
Peter Cratchit/Ensemble - CAMERON REDWINE
Peter Cratchit/Ensemble/featured Caroler - GRANT PACE
Student Scrooge - JAYDEN WALLACE
Student Scrooge - CHRISTIAN JOHNSON
Student Scrooge - JAH'MIR JOHNSON
Tiny Tim/Cratchit Kid - ADI DHALL
Tiny Tina - ELIANA TORRES
Turkey Boy/Ensemble - JAGGER LOWE
Turkey Boy/Ensemble - OLIVER TRAVIS
*AEA Member
**United Scenic Artists, Local 829
***Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
Production Sponsors
Leading Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Executive Producer Plus
Pamela and Scott Reichardt | Claire and Carl StuartExecutive Producer
Sarah and Michael Heidler | Annette Renaud | The Carpenter FamilyProducer
Debbie Lowe with Kuper Sotheby's