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Bowie Center for the Performing Arts presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - December 3, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
$10 – $24For families and patrons of all ages!
Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer.
Step back in time to Victorian London for a magical tale of ghosts, a change of heart, and the true meaning of the holidays! Audiences of all ages will be charmed by this much-loved holiday story vividly brought to life by a cast featuring professional actors and musicians from across the DMV with local talent of all ages.
This exciting community event will capture the joyful spirit of the season and bring us all together in celebration at the BCPA!
CAST
Narrator – Briana Manente
Ebenezer Scrooge – Gary DuBreuil
Jacob Marley – Matthew Pauli
Fred – Ben Lauer
Bob Cratchit – Marcus Wilder
Ghost of Christmas Past – Moira Todd
Fezziwig – Gloria Gaddy
Ghost of Christmas Present – Shaquille Stewart
Mrs. Cratchit – Amaryia Davis-Landfair
Ensemble – Carol Spring, Vashti Gray Burgess, Korey Cunningham
MUSICIANS
Moira Todd, Ben Lauer, Carol Spring, Vashti Gray Burgess
COMMUNITY CHORUS
Gloria Gaddy, Milani Kline (Tiny Tim/Peter), Alana Ballard (Martha/Fan/Want), Mischa Smith (Young Lady), Tristan DuBreuil (Turkey Boy/Ignorance), London Rawls (Emily), Eden Darby, Mike Stewart, Elizabeth Wiggins, Felicia Stewart, Sharon Littles, Khanya Kimathi, Tolu Akinsola, Emery Shorter, Kamala Miller-Lester, Julia Eckert, Sarnsuray Davis-Landfair
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Producer – Christopher Dwyer
Assistant Director/Dialect Coach – Briana Manente
Music Director – Moira Todd
Choreographer – Summer Moore
Community Chorus Director – Vashti Gray Burgess
Technical Director – Jerry George
Costume Designer – Mary George
Lighting Designer – Jarell Benson
Projections Manager – Oscar Hawkins
Sound Designer – Kristina Manente
Stage Manager – Korey Cunningham
Assistant Stage Managers – Marcus Wilder, Amaryia Davis-Landfair
Child Wrangler – Phyllis Cross
Stage Technicians – Andrew Parker, Mark Datcher, Adio Trice, Ade Adelekun, Mauriana Calhoun, Shequwana Wooridge
This production is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the City of Bowie.