Repertory Philippines presents ‘Scrooge The Musical’
MANILA, Philippines - Based on the book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Scrooge: A Family Musical will be staged by Repertory Philippines from until Dec. 14 at Onstage Theater, second floor of Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi Street, Makati City. Directed by Baby Barredo, the story brings life to timeless classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
The story is about the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
Featured are: Miguel Faustmann and Chinggoy Alonso, who will alternately play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge — a stingy, chilly, cowardly, grumpy and money-hungry businessman. While he is much more benevolent than before his “caroling” experience, he is still uncertain as to the reason behind generosity in general.
With the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-ComeRaul Montesa will play the role of Jacob Marley, the business partner of Scrooge who died seven years ago. Cara Barredo plays the role of Ghost of Christmas Past; Oliver Usison plays the role of Ghost of Christmas Present; and Dwight Angelo Vito Cruz plays the role of Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come.
Chino Veguillas plays the role of Bob Cratchit, and Gabo Tiongson and Soleil Luna Bueno will alternately play the role of Tiny Tim.
The other cast-members are Justine Peña as Ethel Cratchit, Ashlee Factor as Kathy, Arnel Carrion as Young Ebenezer, Christine Flores as Isabel, Noel Comia as Ebby (child Ebenezer), Steven Conde as Tom Jenkins, Alexander Cortez as Mr. Fezziwig and Sheila Francisco as Mrs. Fezziwig. The ensemble is composed of Andee Achacoso, Khevin Almario, Rachel Coates, David Shawn Delgado, Daniel Drilon, Natalie Everett, Thea Gloria, Vien Alen King, Bianca Mauricio, Chill Ocampo, Jay Pangilinan, Joshua Ramirez, Albert Silos and Dwight Angelo Vito Cruz.
The artistic team of Scrooge is composed of Baby Barredo (director), Natalie Everett (assistant director), Onyl Torres (musical director), Jason Zamora (choreographer), Miguel Faustmann (set designer), Valeen Vicente (costume designer), John Batalla (lights designer) and the Manila String Machine.
Scrooge runs until Dec. 14, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
For tickets or inquiries, visit www.repertoryphilippines.com or call Ticketworld at 891-9999. Follow Repertory Philippines on Facebook for updates.
