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Erik Wagner and Ashley Meng (Marley and Scrooge)

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.

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Ms. Weaver, a 6th grade social studies teacher, will be playing live piano for the entire show.

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.”

Jeremiah Craver and Julia Wilson (the fezzywigs at their party)
Jeremiah Craver and Julia Wilson (the Fezzywigs at their party)

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”.

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Ms. Tornblom giving final notes after rehearsal.

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.

a-christmas-carol-5Christmas 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 ScroogeMax 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 FatherErik 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.