Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the annual production of A Christmas Carol, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W Campbell St., November 25 - December 24. A Christmas Carol is adapted and directed by Metropolis Artistic Director Johanna McKenzie Miller and music directed by Cory Goodrich. Previews are Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., with the press opening Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Additional performances are Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. The performance on Thursday, Dec. 4 will be ASL interpreted and there will be open captions at the Saturday, Dec. 6, performance at 2 p.m.. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
Metropolis’ festive family favorite returns to delight audiences of all ages this holiday season. Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption, generosity, and hope comes to life in Arlington Heights’ favorite holiday tradition. On a snowy Christmas Eve brimming with memorable characters, ghostly apparitions, and festive holiday music, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge visits the past, present, and future and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
The adult performers of A Christmas Carol include Steve Connell (Scrooge); Morgan Barber (woman); Erin Minervini (Mrs. Cratchit/Charity 2); Ryan Armstrong (Bob Cratchit/guitar); Felipe Escudero (Young Scrooge/Topper/Christmas Future); Maya McEntyre (Belle); Samantha Mayer (Christmas Present/Mrs. Fezziwig/Charwoman); David Blakeman (Marley/Fezziwig); Frederick Williams (Charity 1/Old Joe); Genevieve Corkery (Laundress/Fred’s Wife); Matthew Hommel (Fred/Dick/irish flutes) Cayanne Johnson (ensemble/guitar); Spencer Curtis (ensemble/guitar) Jim La Pietra (understudy Scrooge/Marley/Fezziwig/Charity 1/Old Joe); Henry Cartaya (understudy Fred/Bob) and Molly Clemente (understudy fan/Belle).
The youth performers include Lena Soszynski (young fan); Rio Lewis (young fan); Molly Hamada (young fan); Elsie Christiansen (Christmas Past); Ben Brown (Christmas Past); Annabelle Finch (Christmas Past); Sophie Tucker (Martha/servant girl); Kennedy Altman (Martha/servant girl); Beau Jackson (Tiny Tim); Harper Richards (Tiny Tim); Arlo Beckwith (Tiny Tim); Olivia Tibble (Turkey Boy/ensemble); AJ Finnegan (Turkey Boy/ensemble); Miles Wendt (Turkey Boy/Ensemble) and Archer Geye (Peter Cratchit).
A Christmas Carol’s creative team is Johanna McKenzie Miller* (she/her, director/artistic director); Cory Goodrich (music director); Samuel Shankman (associate director/music director); Matthew Carney (he/they, casting director); Jessica Krol (they/she, stage manager); Kyle Widener (he/him, assistant stage manager); Angie Miller* (scenic designer); David Moreland (he/him, technical director); Dan Frank* (lighting designer); Christopher Kriz (sound designer); Emma Cullimore (costume designer); Hannah Lunt (wig/hair designer); Alex Raffini* (props designer); Auden Granger (they/them, wardrobe supervisor); Miguel Ramos (wardrobe); Maya Reter* (sound engineer/swing); Elie Bufford* ( sound engineer/swing); Amanda Pusateri (A2); Amy Cole (spotlight operator); Adam Hagedorn (spotlight operator); Lucas Banks (spotlight operator swing) and Brooke Menzies (stagehand/crew).
*denotes Metropolis Staff
ABOUT METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural hub that enriches the community through inspiring live performances, creative arts education, and impactful partnerships. It fosters artistic excellence, cultivates multi-generational connections, and offers inclusive experiences that engage and uplift all community members. Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, Metropolis is not just a theatre, it is the cultural pulse of the area, surrounded by premier shopping, dining, and nightlife. Metropolis offers a dynamic year-round season of professional theatre, comedy, concerts, and cabaret performances along with engaging arts education for ages 3 to 85 years old. Serving more than 65,000 patrons annually from across Chicagoland and beyond, Metropolis plays a pivotal role in the community. It provides arts education programs that support thousands of aspiring young artists, as well as community engagement initiatives like the Third Act Players (musical theatre for thespians over 50), Crescendo Chorus (for singers over 55), Flourish in the Footlights (for young artists with disabilities), and Clearbrook on Cue (for artists with disabilities). Metropolis is proud to partner with local organizations such as Endeavor Health, Arlington Heights Senior Center, and Clearbrook. Scholarships are available for students at the School of the Performing Arts to ensure access to the arts for all.
A Christmas Carol sponsors: The show sponsor is Suburban Accents. The season's Paint Sponsor is Marc Poulous Painting and Decorating. The season costume storage sponsor is Jennifer Burnidge, CLU, ChFC, RICP State Farm Agent. A Christmas Carol is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.