About This Production

“A merry Christmas for everybody! And a happy new year to all the world!”

Back by popular demand, the story of the ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s redemption graces the Margeson Theater again at Orlando Shakes! Enjoy fresh hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies at intermission and hear gorgeous carols. It’s fun for the whole family!

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Critic and Audience Reviews

"... Add to the proceedings the lush and beautiful costumes, the lavish props and decor, the handsome and highly functional set design, and the equally lovely lighting and you’ve got as grand and glorious a production of this old chestnut as might possibly be being presented at any other professional theater anywhere in the country - but this one is right here in our own backyard - and at a fraction of the cost of other productions of similar quality. 'God Bless Us Everyone' indeed.

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-Michael Wanzie

"... I loved the way this show evoked a feeling of an old Christmas, a bygone time of Christmas carols in the public square and the undeniable urge to find happiness in your life and goodness in others. It speaks volume that as I was exiting the theater, a woman reached out, touched my arm, and felt the urge to tell me that the show brought tears to her eyes. 'That’s how wonderful it was,' she gushed."

-Michael Freeman, Freeline Media

Creative Team

Director/Playwright Jim Helsinger
Composer/Arranger Michael Andrew
Music Director John Cavazos
Scenic & Lighting Designer Bert Scott**
Costume Designer Mel Barger
Sound Designer & Audio Engineer Britt Sandusky
Scenic & Puppet Designer Vandy Wood
Dialect Coach Vivian Majkowski
Choreographer Joy Andersen
AEA Stage Manager Melissa Katherine Collins*
First Production Assistant Zane Tesfazghi
Production Assistant Jolene Loreno and Becka Kastner
Production Assistant/Child Coordinator Helena Sanchez
Running Crew Hayley Canal
Automation Carpenter David Klein
Wardrobe Lead Kennedy Cranford
Wardrobe Jackie Sanchez, Cindy Hsu, and Alison Nadassy
Lighting Operator Breanna Denno

*Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**Member of United Scenic Artists (USA)

Meet the Cast

Nigel Gore*

Scrooge

Mark Edward Smith*

Marley, Fezziwig, Miner, Old Joe

Timothy Williams*

Bob Cratchit, Milkman, Topper, Merchant 1
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Emmanuel Cadet*

Baker, Ghost of Christmas Present

Giuseppe Pipicella

Fred, Dick Wilkins, Lighthouse Man 2, John

Andre Braza

Young Scrooge, Helmsman, Fred Guest 3, Ghost of Christmas Future

Roberta Emerson*

Charity Collector 1, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Cratchit

Lillie Eliza Thomas*

Belle, Lighthouse Person 1, Laundress, Fred Guest 1
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Anita Whitney Bennett

Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, Fred Guest 2

Kimber King

Charity Collector 2, Cook, Lookout, Charwoman

Tori Micaletti

Fezziwig Guest 3, Quarreler 1, Fred's Wife, Caroline
Drew Stark

Drew Stark

Belle's Husband, Fezziwig Guest 4, Quarreler 2, Fred Guest 4, Merchant 2, Body under sheet

Veronica “Vee” Dubill

Fan, Lucy Cratchit, Want

Amelie Jaime

Beggar Child, Addy, Belle's Daughter, Belinda Cratchit

Mateo Paris

School Boy (John), Belle's Boy, Tiny Tim Cratchit, Ignorance, Boy with Parent

Jack Jessup

Boy Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Turkey Boy

Gabriella Milchman

Fan, Lucy Cratchit, Want

Callie Herren

Beggar Child, Addy, Belle's Daughter, Belinda Cratchit

Parker Ross Williams

School Boy (John), Belle's Boy, Tiny Tim Cratchit, Ignorance, Boy with Parent

Graham Barker

Boy Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Turkey Boy