A Seussified
Christmas Carol
By Peter Bloedel
Directed by Carrie Moore
Stage Managers Troupe
Presented through special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story...
The mission of MCT is to spark imaginations by presenting professional quality children’s theatre on a consistent basis. We have been staging a variety of artistic performances in Austin since 1975. We believe our artists and performers deserve to have a platform from which they can share their creative and innovative works. And we thank you for joining us today for yet another creative and innovative work, all thanks to these gracious adults and talented kiddos!
CAST
The Scrooge
Lucas Johnson
Narrator 1
CJ Turcotte
Narrator 2
Blake Zimbelman
Jake Marley / Sailor 2 / Sven
Carter Peterson
Bob Cratchit / Party Voice 1
Jacob Plummer
Bed-Headed Fred / Young Scrooge / Bystander 1
Parker Register
Past / Mrs. Cratchit
Nifaya Perkins
Present / Old Fezziwig
Jalen Maxwell
Belle / Lighthouse Keeper / Bystander 2
Siri Schmit
Little Fan / Fred's Wife / Sally
Hannah Hoeppner
Belle's Husband / Ringo / A Boy
Eli Heinzeroth
Boy Scrooge / Solicitor / Timmy Loo Hoo
Oliver Kirchoff
Schoolmaster Servant / Party Voice 2 / A Maid
Sariah Echols
Solicitor / Sailor 1
Micah Vortherms
Lighthouse Keeper 2 / Schoolmaster / Mrs. Fezziwig
Kiden Brown
CREW
Director - Carrie Moore
Stage Managers - MCT Troupe
Stage Manager - Clara McIntyre
Asst Stage Manager/Tech - Hannah Keenan
Lighting Design & Tech - Mollie Johnson
Sound Design & Tech - Renae Clark
Costume Designer - Carley Carranza
SPECIAL THANKS
Matchbox Children's Theatre Board of Directors
First United Methodist Church
Pastor Vickie Spyhalski
Jen Wiebrand
Rylan Clark
Benjamin Dundas
Sibley Elementary School
Apple Lane Community Childcare
KEEP OUR SPARK ALIVE
Please take a moment to visit our Keep Our Spark Alive page and learn about the current hardship we are working hard to overcome. We also welcome an encouraging conversation of ideas and support, and always looking for more volunteers!
We are in desperate need of another $40,000 in order to not close our doors. Please consider a contribution in any way you can, and we are forever grateful.
THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS!
We have seen so much support of all kinds, especially in connection with our “Keep Our Spark Alive” fund drive as we navigate this challenging time. Equipment, volunteer help, monetary, a listening ear, and wonderful word of mouth. Thank you thank you thank you!
Keep Our Spark Alive Patrons
Jeanne Poppe
Jeanne Sedgwick
Linda Keenan
Kim Zerke
Merfeld family
Anonymous
Cole family
Emerson & Nikki Ruble
Mary Beth Johnson
Dick & Linda McIntosh
Natalie Baker
Mary Allen
Blust
Yvonne Schmit
John Stanley
Barb Finley Shea
Snow Pogones
Gen Soltau
Mark Plummer
Barbara Olson
Jennifer Oftelie
Amanda Stoa
Jennifer Brown
Michael Tschida
PEO Sisterhood 41
Renee Wangen
Sara Sayles
Suzanne O'Brien
Katie Hunerdosse
Riley family
Steven Kime
Matt Schmit
Cameron Krueger
Kameron Echols
Gordy Handeland
Scott and Kaye Perry
Lori Lysne
Laura Helle
Jenna Viehauser
Jayme Lamers
Holly Rutter
Dorothy Krob
Carolyn Bogott
Please donate to support the continuation of our mission!
We are down from $70,000 - now $40,000 to go!!
NEXT
AUDITIONS
Feel inspired to hop in the acting pond?
Here's your chance!
The Frog Prince of SPAMalot
AUDITIONS
Thursday, February 27 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friday, February 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matchbox Children's Theatre
204 1st Avenue NW
SHOW DATES
Saturday, April 05 7:00pm
Sunday, April 06 2:00pm
Saturday, April 12 7:00pm
Sunday, April 13 2:00pm
Matchbox Children's Theatre
204 1st Avenue NW
Hyronomous A. Frog doesn’t quite fit in among the other frogs in the bog. He’s incredibly large compared to the others and hates the taste of flies! When he meets Gloria the Good Witch, he learns he must be kissed by a maiden to break the curse that turned him from a prince into a frog. In a hysterical scene, our frog-legged friend learns how to walk like a human and sets off for Spamalot, where he finds the spoiled and petulant Princess Gladiola and her sisters. When it seems all is lost for our beloved frog, the tale brings about a ribbiting... er, riveting... heart-warming finale!
A bravo and job well done to all who made this show possible.
An incredible amount of thanks to all of you for coming. :)
Warmest Wishes,
Matchbox Children's Theatre