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CAST ANNOUNCED FOR ZACH THEATRE’S
NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
World Premiere adapted and directed
by Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley
AUSTIN, TX- ZACH Theatre is proud to announce the casting for a world premiere, multicultural, musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, at the Topfer Theatre,
November 26 - December 28, 2014. This fresh take on the holiday classic, infused with
modern pop, rock, and R&B hits, stars HARVEY GUION (White Christmas) as Ebenezer
Scrooge, RODERICK SANFORD (The Gospel At Colonus) as the Ghost of Marley, and PAUL
SANCHEZ (The Who’s Tommy) as the humble Bob Crachit.
The soulful Christmas Ghosts are KENNY WILLIAMS (The Gospel At Colonus) as the Ghost of
Christmas Past, AMMA OSEI as the Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Dilbert, and JOSEPH
URICK as the Ghost of Christmas Future. JACQUI CROSS (The Gospel At Colonus) plays the
Ghost of Christmas Present from November 26-December 2. WILLIAM MAY (A Christmas
Story) is Tiny Tim, sure to win your heart. MICHAEL VALENTINE (The Who’s Tommy) returns
to Austin in the role of Scrooge’s nephew Fred.
Also cast are SARAH BURKE as Belle; RICK ROEMER as Mr. Fezziwig; LAURA BENEDICT as
Mrs. Fezziwig; ALEJANDRA MURGA as Mrs. Cratchit; GUSTAVO GOMEZ as Pedro Cratchit;
MARIANEL MARQUEZ as Marta Cratchit, and MADELINE RODRIGUEZ as Belinda Cratchit.
The adult ensemble features ELISA REGULSKI, TYLER JONES, JOEL MERCADO-SEE,
KELLY PETLIN (A Year with Frog and Toad), JACQUE CLYDESDALE, RUSSEL TAYLOR,
NICHOLAS GARZA, LUKE LINSTEAD, CELESTE CASTILLO with youth ensemble including
CAROLINE HOOTEN, QUINN ERIKSON, DIEGO RODRIGUEZ (The Who’s Tommy),
MADISYN MORENO, BLACKENEY MAHLSTEDT, ELLA DEVANY, ANDERSON ZOLL,
THEO RICHARD, and ELLA RUTMAN.
A Christmas Carol is adapted and directed by DAVE STEAKLEY with Musical Direction by
ALLEN ROBERTSON, Choreography by CHRISTA OLIVER, Scenic Design by BOB
LAVELLEE, Costume Design by SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE, Hair and Makeup Design by
SERRET JENSON, Lighting Design by SARAH MAINES, Sound Design by CRAIG BROCK, and
Properties Design by SCOTT GROH.
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An array of hits from artist such as Pharrell Williams, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé,
Madonna, Al Green, and the Doobie Brothers put an anachronistic twist on Charles Dickens’
classic holiday tale. The delightful pairing of spectacular Victorian costumes with a modern
score will joyously whisk you out of your seat and into the holiday spirit.
Special events in celebration of A Christmas Carol include:
 Press Night: Saturday, November 29, 2014. Please RSVP by November 26 to
llovell@zachtheatre.org
 GLBT Wilde Party Night: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
 Champagne Opening Night: Thursday, December 4, 2014
 Z Lounge: Pre-show musical entertainment in the Topfer Theatre’s Main Lounge
Tickets start at $25 and are available online at www.zachtheatre.org, by phone at
512-476-0541 ext. 1, or in person at the ZACH Theatre Box Office, in the Topfer Theatre, 202
South Lamar Blvd. (corner of Riverside Drive and South Lamar Blvd.) Monday through
Saturday, 12 noon – 7 pm. ZACH Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Discounts are available for
groups of 8 or more. Student Rush Tickets are $18 one hour before show time (with valid ID).
Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm,
with matinee performances Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm.
Executive Producer Sponsors for A Christmas Carol include DENNIS B. KARBACH and
ROBERT K. BROWN with presenting sponsorship by SILICON LABS, and supporting
sponsorship by AUSTIN PORTFOLIO REAL ESTATE.
CAST
Paul Sanchez
Harvey Guion
Marco Perella
Roderick Sanford
Kenny Williams
Amma Osei
Jacqui Cross
Joseph Urick
Michael Valentine
Sara Burke
Rick Roemer
Laura Benedict
Alejandra Murga
Gustavo Gomez
Marianel Marquez
Bob Cratchit
Scrooge
Scrooge Understudy
Ghost of Marley/Ensemble
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Dilbert
Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Dilbert (11/23-12/2)
Ghost of Christmas Future/Ensemble
Fred
Belle
Mr. Fezziwig/Ensemble
Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble
Mrs. Cratchit/Other TBA
Pedro Cratchit/Ensemble
Marta Cratchit/Ensemble
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Elisa Regulski
Tyler Jones
Joel Mercado-See
Kelly Petlin
Jacque Clydesdale
Russel Taylor
Nicolas Garza
Luke Linstead
Celeste Castillo
Caroline Hooten
Quinn Erickson
Diego Rodriguez
Madeline Rodriguez
Madisyn Moreno
William May
Blakeney Mahlstedt
Ella Devany
Anderson Zoll
Theo Richard
Ella Rutman
Ghost Backup
Young Scrooge/Ensemble
Richard Wilkins/Ensemble
Gwendolyn/Ghost Backup/Ensemble
Ghost Backup Vocalist/dancer/Other TBA
Lead Caroler, Ensemble to be assigned, Unstudy Roles TBD
Caroler, Ensemble, Understudy Roles TBD
Ensemble
Ensemble
Fan/Ensemble
Robert/Turkey Boy/Ensemble
Tiny Tim Understudy/Geoffrey/Caroler/ Ensemble
Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble
Caroler/Ensemble/Belinda Cratchit Understudy
Tiny Tim
Caroler/Fezziwig Child/Want & Ignorance Understudy/Ensemble
Fezziwig Child/Fan Understudy/Ensemble
Caroler/Will/Ignorance/Ensemble
Young Scrooge/Turkey Boy Understudy/ Ensemble
Caroler/Fezziwig Child/Belinda Cratchit Understudy/Ensemble
DIRECTION & DESIGN
Dave Steakley
Allen Robertson
Christa Oliver
Bob Lavellee
Susan Branch Towne
Sarah Maines
Craig Brock
Scott Groh
Serret Jenson
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Properties Designer
Hair & Makeup Designer
About ZACH Theatre
A non-profit organization, ZACH creates intimate theatre experiences that ignite the
imagination, inspire the spirit, and engage the community. As Austin’s leading professional
producing theatre, ZACH employs more than 300 actors, musicians, and designers annually to
create its own diverse array of nationally recognized plays and musicals under the leadership
of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Each
year, ZACH serves nearly 115,000 Central Texans – 50,000 of which are children and youth who
participate in our education and outreach programs, as well as the inspiring camps and
classes. ZACH Theatre is honored to host private and community events across the beautiful
rental-ready spaces on our three-stage campus located in the heart of Austin. Founded in 1932
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and in its 82nd season, ZACH is the longest continuously running theatre company in the state
of Texas, and one of the ten oldest in the country. Visit www.zachtheatre.org for more
information.
ZACH Theatre’s 2014-2015 Season is sponsored in part, by Applied Materials, Austin Catering,
Baylor Scott & White Health, Holiday Inn-Lady Bird Lake, Kirk Tuck Photography, Marquee
Event Group, OnRamp Access, Schlotzsky’s and KXAN TV 36; and by grants from The Shubert
Foundation, the Junior League of Austin, The National Endowment for the Arts, Texas
Commission on the Arts, and the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural
Arts Division, which believes an investment in the arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit
Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
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