Totem Pole Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. Presented by The Sign of the Buck, the production brings together adult, teen and youth performers.
Dan Deal will lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge. The principal cast also includes Kelley Alejos as the Ghost of Christmas Past; Sam Little as Fezziwig and the Ghost of Christmas Present; Jeffrey C. Wolf as Jacob Marley and the Merchant; Taylor Whidden as Emily Cratchit; Christopher Justus Kauffman as Bob Cratchit; Bailey Wennick as Belle and a Caroler; Luke Reed as Fred; and Amy Decker as Fred’s Wife.
Anderson Gibbs and David “Davey” Barra will share the role of Tiny Tim. Other Cratchit family roles will be shared by Malachi Bennett and Liam Grayson Neff as Peter; Alice Spang and Imogen Petters as Belinda; Larkin Bucher and Mick Barra as Mathew; and Vivien Young and Mia Kauffman as Martha.
The company also includes adult, teen and youth ensembles, with some performers appearing on select dates. Director Ryan Gibbs said the production will feature more than 40 young artists from the region.
“We’re also proud to feature more than 40 talented young artists from our region, filling this timeless story with heart and holiday spirit,” Gibbs said.
The creative team includes Kia Armstrong as production manager and props lead; Jonathan Stiles for technical direction and lighting design; James Fouchard for set design; Kate Wecker for sound design and A1; Pat M. Risser for original costume design; and Julie Buehrer for costume design and coordination. Wennick will provide musical direction, Jenn Reed will choreograph, and Luke Reed will serve as production stage manager.
The production is sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium, Destination Gettysburg and Patriot Federal Credit Union.
Tickets and performance information are available through the Majestic Theater box office or the theater’s online ticket page.