Seacoast Rep Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A MUSICAL GHOST STORY 12/4-27

Adapted from the Charles Dickens classic by Jon Kimbell, David James & David Zoffoli , A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A Musical Ghost Story tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future hoping to change his destiny and save his soul. For nearly 20 years, this original musical version was a holiday tradition at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Mass. This December, Seacoast Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present it for the first time on the Seacoast. Audiences will travel with Scrooge as he sets off on a strange and magical journey, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Filled with all the music and pageantry of the holiday season, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre will be welcoming Mr. David Coffee to the Seacoast as he makes his Rep debut as Ebenezer Scrooge, a role he performed for 16 years at NSMT. The cast will also feature Gordon Baird (Jacob Marley), Christine Dulong (Meg, Belle), Ryan Bates (Narrator), Josh Moore (Ghost of Christmas Future/Young Scrooge), Chris Bradley (Bob Cratchit), Mile Burns (Mr. Fezziwig), Carolyn Hause (Mrs. Dilbur/Mrs. Fezziwig), Sara Thomas (Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit), Patrick Dorow (Fred) and David & Robert DiVincenzo (Pearlies). The cast will also feature children from many local communities including Michael Peele who resides here in Portsmouth, NH who will portray the role of Young Ebenezer. Other area youth in the cast include Courtney, Jenny and Kimberly Burke (Hampton Falls NH), Liam and Morgan Blanchard (Rye NH) Hope Cusano (Hampton NH), Ally and Jessie Foy (East Kingston NH), Marcus Goldberg ( Kennebunk ME ), Bridget Keaveney (Newfields NH), Elle Shaheen (Portsmouth NH) and Victor Tracey (Portsmouth NH).

The creative team for A CHRISTMAS CAROL includes the Rep's Artistic Director Craig J. Faulkner (Director), Phil Deyesso (Musical Director), John McInnis (Choreographer), David Towlun (Scenic Designer), Nancy Leary (Costume Designer), Matt Guminski (Lighting Designer), Dennis Munroe (Sound Designer), Heidi Garcia (Production Stage Manager), Lauri Gagnon (Properties Mistress) and Jason Helias (Technical Director/Master Electrician).

Generously sponsored by Bondgarden Farms, P. Gagnon & Son, Inc., Riverwoods at Exeter and the Ale House Inn. A Christmas Carol plays on the Rep stage Dec. 4 - 27, 2009. Show times are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Single ticket prices range from $17- $42. Discounts are available to seniors and students as well as groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets, become a season subscriber or for more information, visit www.seacoastrep.org or contact the Box Office at 603.433.4472, or visit in person at 125 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Founded in 1987, SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE is a not-for-profit arts and educational organization, which has been entertaining, enlightening and engaging audiences as New Hampshire's only year-round professional theatre for decades. Winner of countless regional and local awards, the Rep offers a complete schedule of award-winning musicals, plays and youth productions as well as educational opportunities for all ages with its youth workshops, classes, camps and Senior Moments programs.