WORLD PREMIERE
November 25 – December 23, 2022
Bagley Wright Theater
World Premiere Commission
Charles Dickens should be looking forward to Christmas. When his latest book is a flop, putting both his popularity and finances in peril, his publishers give an ultimatum: write a Christmas book within a month or lose everything. Adapted for the stage from Samantha Silva’s critically acclaimed novel, this tale set in the heart of Victorian England weaves a fictional take on Dickens’ past, present, and future into a comedic and poignant new holiday classic.
Well acted and beautifully staged...the perfect escape for this holiday season.
A charming, comic, and ultimately poignant story about the creation of the most famous Christmas tale ever written.
Important Dates
Event Type | Event Dates |
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Mask-Required Performances | Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. |
Audio Description | Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. |
Student Matinee | Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. |
Open Captioning | Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. |
Teen Night | Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. |
Sensory Friendly Performance | Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. |
Meet The Vintner | Dec. 14 at 6:00 p.m. |
InterAct Soirée | Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. |
Victorian Cosplay Night | Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. |
Samantha Silva Book Signing | Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. |
ASL Interpretation | Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. |
Sizzle Reel
Behind the Scenes Videos
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Meet the Cast: Quick Q&A
WATCHWatch the cast of Mr. Dickens and His Carol answer all the questions in this rapid fire Q&A.
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Behind the Scenes: Rehearsal
WATCHStep inside the rehearsal room and see the cast and creative team preparing to bring Mr. Dickens to the stage!
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Behind the Scenes: Costumes
WATCHGet a glimpse at the work happening in the Seattle Rep costume shop for Mr. Dickens.
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Behind the Scenes: Scenic Build
WATCHTake a look at the scenic build for Mr. Dickens and His Carol, built by Seattle Rep's own scene shop.
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Show Trailer
WATCHCatch the world premiere of Mr. Dickens and His Carol, running Nov. 25 - Dec. 23 at Seattle Rep
Engage with the Play
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Event: Winter Book Drive
MoreWashMasks and Seattle Rep aim to gather 1,000 new books for migrant youth/children of farmworkers in the Lower Yakima Valley. Bring requested donations to the theater when you see Mr. Dickens!
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Show Program
Show ProgramExplore our Encore+ digital program for Mr. Dickens and His Carol before you arrive at the theater.
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Student Play Guide
Play GuideCheck out the Mr. Dickens and His Carol Play Guide for students for a "who's who," glossary, and more.
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Show-Inspired Media List
Media ListLibrarians at Seattle Public Library curated this reading and media list inspired by Mr. Dickens and His Carol for further engagement with the play and its themes.
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Sensory Guide
Sensory GuideA scene-by-scene guide of the sensory impact of the show that individuals may experience.
Meet the Artists
Creative
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Samantha Silva
Playwright
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Braden Abraham
Director & Developer
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Scott Bradley
Scenic Designer
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Catherine Meacham Hunt
Costume Designer
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Marcus Doshi
Lighting Designer
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Bray Poor
Sound Designer & Original Music
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Alice Gosti
Movement Director
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Cathan Bordyn
Fight Choreographer
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Steven Tran
Vocal Arranger & Music Coach
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Judith Shahn
Dialect Coach
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Paul Adolphsen
Dramaturg
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Amy Jurkiewicz
Youth Guardian
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Ruth Eitemiller
Stage Manager
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Jessica C. Bomball
Assistant Stage Manager
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Elizabeth Stasio
Assistant Stage Manager
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Lucas Esperanza
Directing Apprentice
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Max Zamorano
Stage Management Apprentice
Cast
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Ryan Vincent Anderson
John Forster/Ensemble
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Enrique Bravo
u/s Charles / Forster / Hall / Ensemble
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Julie Briskman
Doreen / Maria Beadnell / Ensemble
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Cheyenne Casebier
Eleanor Lovejoy / Ensemble
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Miguel Castellano
Lead Fagin's Boy / Ensemble
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Sunam Ellis
Catherine Dickens / Ensemble
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Basil Harris
Topping / Mr. Bumble / Desk Clerk / Ensemble
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Jenny Vaughn Hall
u/s Catherine / Eleanor / Doreen / Maria / Ensemble
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Isaiah Hyde
u/s Walter / Frank / Timothy / Lead Fagin's Boy / Ensemble
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Terin Cho Jesty
Mamie Dickens / Ensemble
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Galen Joseph Osier
u/s John Dickens / Topping / Chapman / Ensemble
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Izzy Richter
Frank Dickens / Timothy / Ensemble
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Mikayla Sanchez
Katey Dickens / Ensemble
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MJ Sieber
Chapman / Macready / Thackeray / Ensemble
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Brandon J. Simmons
Hall / Ensemble
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Annika Wanagel-Rojas
u/s Katey / Mamie / Ensemble
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Jonas Winburn
Walter Dickens / Second Fagin's Boy / Ensemble
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R. Hamilton Wright
John Dickens / Ensemble
Additional Staff
Kaytlin McIntyre & Shawna Grajek
Seattle Casting
JZ Casting (Geoff Josselson, CSA & Katja Zarolinski, CSA)
Additional Casting
Anna Klein
Substitute Youth Guardian
Adam Michard
Scenic Draftsperson
Anna Ladokhin
Dramaturgical Research Assistant
Mark Krida
Assistant Sound Designer
Master Payne
Magic Consultant
Nash Fung
Magic Consultant
Amara Madeo
Crafts
Kim Dancy
Draper
Kirsten Hager
Draper
Kelly Caffey
First Hand
Rachael Smith-Ferri
Stitcher
Maia Durfee
Stitcher
Isabella Harris
Design Associate
Courtney Kessler-Jeffrey
Wardrobe
Shelby Rogers
Wig Builder
KD Schill
Wigs
Fiona Kraus
Wigs
Special Thanks
Village Theatre, University of Washington Costume Department, Eclipse Hats, Joel Herrera, Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts
Sponsored by
Producing Partners
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Leslie Lackey
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Jay Hereford & Margaret Winsor
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Sandy McDade
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Stephen Behnen & Mary Hornsby
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Winky & Peter Hussey
Associate Sponsors
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Baird
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Clark Nuber P.S.