Rochester Life

Meadow Brook Theatre Celebrates 40 Years of Holiday Magic with A Christmas Carol

Running Nov. 18 through Dec. 24, 2022, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan

One of southeast Michigan’s favorite holiday traditions returns for its 40th year when Ebenezer, Tiny Tim and a handful of ghosts raise your spirits in A Christmas Carol at Meadow Brook Theatre this November and December.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, original adaptation and staging by Charles Nolte, runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills from November 18 through December 24, 2022.

MBT favorite Thomas D. Mahard returns as Ebenezer Scrooge this year. Ben Ellison from Rochester Hills and Conrad Nichols from Shelby Township share the role of Tiny Tim. The cast also includes Anthony Guest (Ghost of Jacob Marley), Mary Magyari (Spirit of Christmas Past), Tamara Della Anderson (Spirit of Christmas Present), Tyler Bolda (Spirit of Christmas Future), and Stephen Blackwell and Kristina Riegle as Mr. & Mrs. Cratchit.

(l - r) Conrad Nichols, Tamara Della Anderson, and Ben Ellison A Christmas Carol at MBT

Courtesy Sean Carter Photography

“We truly love A Christmas Carol,” says Cheryl Marshall, MBT managing director. “We’re happy to be presenting it for the 40th year and look forward to seeing familiar faces both on stage and in the audience.”

Meadow Brook Theatre's adaptation was written and originally staged by Charles Nolte. Terry W. Carpenter directs this season’s production with original choreography by Jan Puffer. Brittanie Nichole Sicker and Stacy White are both stage managers throughout the run. Scenic design is by Peter W. Hicks, lighting design by Reid G. Johnson, assistant lighting design by Phillip Hall, costume design by Mary Pettinato, and sound design by Mike Duncan.

Tickets range from $36 to $49 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or by going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing.

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy A Christmas Carol, and are pleased to have our family weekend again this year. November 18, 19 and 20, children ages 5 to 12 are half price,” says Marshall.

(l - r) Conrad Nichols, Tamara Della Anderson, and Ben Ellison A Christmas Carol at MBT

Courtesy Sean Carter Photography

This production of A Christmas Carol is made possible through the generous support of The Michigan Arts and Culture Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.

A special note: As Covid-19 is a constantly changing situation, MBT will be monitoring and adhering to the guidance given by the CDC, the State of Michigan, the Actors' Equity Association, and Oakland University. Check the Meadow Brook Theatre website at www.mbtheatre.com for the latest information on efforts to keep everyone safe.

Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for more than 55 years.

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Performance Schedule with Ticket Prices

34 Total Performances

Family Weekend: Nov 18-20 Kids 5-12 years half price.

Friday, Nov 18
8pm $36

Saturday, Nov 19
2pm $36
6:30pm $36

Sunday, Nov 20
2pm $36

Friday, Nov 25
8pm $46

Saturday, Nov 26
2pm $44
6:30pm $49

Sunday, Nov 27
2pm $44
6:30pm $40

Wednesday, Nov 30
2pm $39

Friday, Dec 2
8pm $46

Saturday, Dec 3
2pm $44
6:30pm $49

Sunday, Dec 4
2pm $44
6:30pm $40

Thursday, Dec 8
7pm $42

Friday, Dec 9
8pm $46

Saturday, Dec 10
2pm $44
6:30pm $49

Sunday, Dec 11
2pm $44
6:30pm $40

Thursday, Dec 15
7pm $42

Friday, Dec 16
8pm $46

Saturday, Dec 17
2pm $44
6:30pm $49

Sunday, Dec 18
2pm $44
6:30pm $40

Monday, Dec 19
8pm $45

Tuesday, Dec 20
8pm $45

Wednesday, Dec 21
2pm $45
8pm $47

Thursday, Dec 22
8pm $49

Friday, Dec 23
8pm $49

Saturday, Dec 24
2pm $49

Cast and Crew

CAST:

Ebenezer Scrooge: Thomas D. Mahard*

Ghost of Jacob Marley: Anthony Guest*

Spirit of Christmas Past: Mary Magyari

Spirit of Christmas Present: Tamara Della Anderson*

Spirit of Christmas Future: Tyler Bolda

1st Charity Man: Chip DuFord*

2nd Charity Man: Phil Powers*

Bob Cratchit: Stephen Blackwell*

Mrs. Cratchit: Kristina Riegle*

Martha Cratchit: Kendall Van Zelst (Oakland) / Daphne Williams (Lake Orion)

Peter Cratchit: Ari Bigelman (Bloomfield Hills) / Maxwell Tremont (Sterling Heights)

Belinda Cratchit: Annabel Zois (Rochester Hills) / Katherine Grimm (Rochester Hills)

Matthew Cratchit: Justin Torrey (Bloomfield Hills) / Seth Silver (Rochester)

Tiny Tim Cratchit: Conrad Nichols (Shelby Township) / Ben Ellison (Rochester Hills)

Fred: Grant Cleaveland

Fred’s Wife: Jessica Nichols

Turkey Boy: Diyaar Arraf-Shapiro (Macomb) / Chris Bertini (St. Clair Shores)

Scrooge as a Boy: Justin Torrey (Bloomfield Hills) / Seth Silver (Rochester)

Fan: Elli Hoener (Rochester) / Sky Seedman (Rochester Hills)

Fezziwig: Chip DuFord*

Scrooge as a Young Man: Tyler Bolda

Dick Wilkins: Antonio Vettraino

Mrs. Fezziwig: Stephanie Nichols*

Belle: Katy Kujala*

Belle’s Husband: Anthony Guest*

Ignorance: Conrad Nichols (Shelby Township) / Ben Ellison (Rochester Hills)

Want: Mayaar Arraf-Shapiro (Macomb) / Tallulah Hodister (Rochester Hills)

Merchants: Anthony Guest*, David Schoen, Antonio Vettraino

Old Joe: Phil Powers*

Charwoman: Kai Stidham

Laundress: Stephanie Nichols*

Undertaker: Chip DuFord*

Londoners: Tamara Della Anderson*, Diyaar Arraf-Shapiro (Macomb), Mayaar Arraf-Shapiro (Macomb), Chris Bertini (St. Clair Shores), Ari Bigelman (Bloomfield Hills), Stephen Blackwell*, Tyler Bolda, Grant Cleaveland, Chip DuFord*, Ben Ellison (Rochester Hills), Katherine Grimm (Rochester Hills), Anthony Guest*, Carrington Harshaw (Bloomfield Township), Tallulah Hodister (Rochester Hills), Elli Hoener (Rochester), Katy Kujala*, Mary Magyari, Conrad Nichols (Shelby Township), Jessica Nichols, Stephanie Nichols*, Madi Pharmer (Rochester Hills), Phil Powers*, Kristina Riegle*, Gracie Ross (Oak Park), David Schoen, Sky Seeman (Rochester Hills), Seth Silver (Rochester), Kai Stidham, Annika Svensson (Rochester), Justin Torrey (Bloomfield Hills), Maxwell Tremont (Sterling Heights), Kendall Van Zelst (Oakland), Antonio Vettraino, Daphne Williams (Lake Orion), Annabel Zois (Rochester Hills)

PRODUCTION:

Director: Terry W. Carpenter

Stage Manager: Brittanie Nichole Sicker* / Stacy White*

Scenic Design: Peter W. Hicks

Costume Design: Mary Pettinato

Lighting Design: Reid G. Johnson

Assitant Lighting Design: Phillip Hall

Sound Design : Mike Duncan

Original Choreography: Jan Puffer

Choral Arrangements: Cáitlín Burke

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

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