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RISE to present A CHRISTMAS CAROL this December at the Assembly!

 

 

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 holiday production!

 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted by Christian O’Neill
From the original novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by K Love
Music Direction: Merynn Flynn
Choreography: Denise Belisle

WHEN:
December 13-21, 2024
12/13: 7:30
12/14: 7:30
12/15: 2:00
12/20: 7:30
12/21: 2:00 and 7:30

WHERE:
The Assembly Theater
26 East Ave., Harrisville RI
 
ADMISSION: $27 General, $23 Seniors/Students/Military
An additional $2 fee will apply for at-the-door sales
 
Tickets available now at www.ristage.org
 
Description: Inspired by the Christmas Revels tradition, this original adaptation of A Christmas Carol by RISE Artistic Director Christian O’Neill is a festive cornucopia of singing, dancing, laughter, and thrills. It also happens to be the first time that Dickens’ classic has EVER been performed at the historic Assembly Theater! Directed with striking visual flair by local artist K Love, the timeless tale of Scrooge will spring to life with veteran Burrillville actor Steve Taschereau in the role. Be PRESENT for this evergreen reminder to keep love in our hearts and not turn a blind eye.

Cast
Ebenezer Scrooge - Steve Taschereau
Chief Wassailer - Latrina Crim
Jacob Marley/Young Scrooge - Harrison Fuller
The Ghost of Christmas Past - Merynn Flynn
The Ghost of Christmas Present - Alex Jordan
The Ghost of Christmas Future - Kyleah Laurent
Bob Cratchit - Connor Pertain
Fred - Ray Alvarado
Mrs. Dilber - Arianna Jordan
Belle - Liz Merritt
Mrs. Cratchit - Maia Malo
Belinda Cratchit - Hannah White
Peter Cratchit - Enzo Fiero
Martha Cratchit - Isabelle Gnirke-Wu
Tiny Tim/Child Scrooge - Gray Tibbets
Fan - Hazel O’Neill
Fezziwig -Tom Galindo
Finks - David Brunell
Lucy - Lauren Ferreira
Cremator Josephine - Amanda Girard
Cremator’s Assistant - Shannon Ambrosino
Charwoman - Aimee Ambrosino
Annie - Kaylee Dalaba
Topper/Dick Wilkins - Asher O’Neill
Turkey Child 1/Ignorance - Phoenix Crim
Turkey Child 2 -Aly Dominique
Want - Mimi Lemoine
 
Now in our 18th season, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble is one of the pre-eminent theater companies of northern Rhode Island. RISE’s mission is to provide quality, affordable theater performances and high-caliber education programs for children, youth, and adults.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me! I'd love to discuss how this production and its actors connect to YOUR local community! Please help us support the arts in Northern Rhode Island!
 
Sincerely,
Christian O’Neill
Artistic Director, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
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