Bradford Student in Crew for Clarion's 'Scrooge: The Musical'

The Clarion University 2011-2012 theatre season continues Nov. 17-20 with “Scrooge: The Musical,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 in the auditorium of Marwick Boyd Fine Arts Center.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for children and free for Clarion University students showing a valid ID, and are available by calling 814-393-2787 or going online.

The musical was adapted by Leslie Bricusse from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Director Marilouise Michel, theatre department professor, said it is a very recognizable adaptation for anyone who knows the story.

“It is a musical comedy with a heart. There are funny moments, sad moments, scary moments … a lot of singing and dancing and a really great story,” said Michel, whose past directing credits at Clarion include “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and “Snoopy! The Musical.”

Theatre professor Robert Bullington will play Ebenezer Scrooge, and Dr. Brent Register, professor of music, is musical director.

There will be a special cameo appearance from Clarion University President Karen Whitney.

The cast includes: Rob Milanich, Rockville, Md., as Bob Cratchit; Nic Barilar, Punxsutawney, as Fred/Young Ebenezer; Jonathon White, Morrisdale, as Dick Wilkins/Jocelyn Jollegoode; Leon Avery, Farrell, as Hugo Hearty/Mr. Fezziwig; Christian Ryan, Lansdale, as Bisset the Butcher; Kristina Papa, Mountain Top, as Mrs. Dilber; Mary Wagner, Girard, as Mrs. Fezziwig; Trisha Vamosi, Sharpsville, as Miss Dilber; Rebecca Sears, Damascus, Md., as Ghost of Christmas Past and the beggar woman; A.J. Smith, Sharpsville, as Mrs. Pringle; John Rose, Clarion, as Mr. Pringle/Ghost of Christmas Present; Jordan Rembold, Franklin, as Tom Jenkins/school teacher; Colin Lefevre, Compiegne, France, as Punch and Judy nan/topper; Joe Bazzone, North Versailles, as chestnut seller/sweep/wine seller; David Matthews, Jefferson, Texas, as Jacob Marley; Jack O’Keefe, Lititz, as Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come; Danielle Watt, Kittanning, as Isabel/Helen; KiriKoziol, Harvey’s Lake, as Mrs. Ethel Cratchit; Benjamin Kade Phillips, Clarion, as Tiny Tim Cratchit.

Community members in the cast include: Hanna Phillips, a student at Clarion area schools, as Kathy Cratchit; Marshall Powers, a student at Clarion area schools, as Peter Cratchit; Leia Bauer, Knox, as Belinda Cratchit; Maria Bradley of Shippenville, daughter of Michael and Lisa Bradley as Martha Cratchit; Kevin Bradley, Shippenville, a student at Clarion area schools, as boy/urchin; Emily Phillips, a student at Clarion area schools, as an urchin; Haley Bowders, Lauren Skelley, Breanna Kirkland, all of Clarion, Chrissy Lui and Lauren Farine, Pittsburgh, as phantoms/ensemble; Kiera Vinson, a student at Clarion area schools; Gavin Hoover, Clarion, Ethan Burford, Shippenville, and Caleb Thompson, a student at Keystone, as urchins.

The creative team includes: Kendyl Yarzabek, lighting student; Tavis Costik, Bradford, props student; Elliot Sussman, Livingston, N.J., sound design; Matthew Catledge, Philadelphia, house manager student; Myra Bullington (faculty), costumes; Ed Powers, Clarion, set; Corey Trudgen, Rural Valley, stage manager student; John Dumpman, York, assistant stage manager student; Brittany Tague, Clarion, assistant choreographer.

Other performances for the 2011-12 season include "Rhinoceros," Feb. 29 to March 4; and "Metamorphoses," April 27 and 28.