After getting a glimpse of the OCIS Theater Club’s performance of “A Christmas Carol”, it is a must see event. Wednesday evening, the cast and crew performed a dress rehearsal and their timing and passion was spot on.
This is not some watered down version of the classic. They are performing the complete musical version of the play with live musical accompaniment. Michelle Tornblom and Andrew Benfer are directing the production.
Erik Wagner, for the third year in a role, will play the lead role. He is taking on the part of Ebenezer Scrooge. When asked about the experience, Erik said “It’s been a great experience for the entire OCIS Theatre Club to do a full version of the show instead of a shortened version of the original. Everybody has worked hard and is excited to present this musical to our family, friends, and fellow students.”
A production this large is challenging for most high schools, but it is not intimidating this fourth to eighth grade cast. Julia Wilson, who plays Mrs. Fezziwig, said with a smile “We have had so much fun working on this production. We cannot wait to perform on Friday night”.
The show is this Friday @7pm at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center, Ocean City High School. Tickets $7 for Adults and $5 for Students. Please come out to see and enjoy this great performance.
Christmas Carol Cast List
Scrooge – Erik Wagner
Cratchit – Max Fisher
Ghost of Christmas Past – Natalie Argento
Ghost of Christmas Present – James Craver
Ghost of Christmas Future – Estelle Gimble
Marley – Ashley Meng
Mrs. Cratchit – Lexi Hart
Tiny Tim – Sarah Rodriguez
Young Marley – Mark Faverzani
Young Scrooge – Max Fisher
Fred Anderson – Mark Faverzani
Sally Anderson – Ava Kelly
Emily – Kierstyn Kuehnle
Fan Age 10 – Kiera Janto
Mrs. Mops – Jemma Kraft
Mr. Fezziwig – Jeremiah Craver
Mrs. Fezziwig – Julia Wilson
Scrooge’s Mother – Lorelai Mullins
Scrooge’s Father – Erik Wagner
Poulterer – Katie Muller
Old Joe – Taryn Cupit
Scrooge Age 12 – Brody McGrath
Mr. Smythe – Mark Faverzani
Grace Smythe – Taylor Pontari
A Beadle (Bank officer) – Brody McGrath
Judge – Ellie Kutschera
Mr. Hawkins – Colin Dice
Martha Cratchit – Sarah Huber
Grannies – Sarah Gleason
Charity People/Business People – Shea DeMarco, Caeli Barber, Sally Dahl, Mackie Segich, Julia Newman, Noelle Graham, Dillon Dwyer
Marley’s Ghost Friends – Shea DeMarco, Caeli Barber, Sally Dahl, Mackie, Julia Newman, Noelle Graham, Dillon Dwyer
Undertaker – Stephen Hincken, Johnson Hincken
The 4-5th Grade Chorus Includes :
Alexa Shallcross, Anna Stamm, Bria Condella , Brielle McDowell, Carly Gleason, Charles Drain, Ella Schloesser , Emily Mullins, Erin Fredricks, Erin Ney, Gabby Sanchez, Gianna Molinari, Kaia Barbour, Katie McAlister, Kaya Kovacich, Kylee Hoagland, Livia Leonetti, Lola Demarco, Luke Wagner, MaKenna Fleming, Matthew Murray, Mimi McCusker, Reagan DeVlieger, Samantha Allison, Sammy Beckmann, Schyler MacMichael, Sofia Petrov, Yakeen Chowdury, & Zoe Zammit.
