CSC Returns with a Timeless Classic to Re-Capture the Hearts of Theater Lovers
“a fresh and engaging take on the play…the cast truly understands the assignment — to bring the comforts of laughter, love, and joy to the
October 10, 2021
“a fresh and engaging take on the play…the cast truly understands the assignment — to bring the comforts of laughter, love, and joy to the
“Director Darnell Pierre Benjamin doesn“™t let us sit in the stuffiness of old-timey Verona, however. He and his cast breathe humor throughout the production.”
“…the show is packed full of surprise and delight moments, from campy/ kitschy horror gags, to life lessons around compromise and following your dreams”
“Eli Lucas as George Gibbs and Julianna Weis-Palacios as Emily
Webb are strong…Their version of a balcony scene (played with facing ladders) is touching
“This NKU production is rich with strong acting and compelling scenes.”
“This production brings out the play’s abundant humor and warmth.”
“Falcon’s production of this play is smart, tight, and surprisingly funny.”
“The show is a complicated, layered ride of a good time.”
The scenic design by Gion DeFrancesco (assisted by Isaiah Serra), lighting by Sarah Finke and Marly Wooster, sound by Cailin McWethy, and costuming by Lisa Martin-Stuart form some of the most polished production values I’ve seen at Miami.
Michael Hatton’s charming vision and expertise is found in every choice made in this show. Jacob Priddy as Music Director has arranged an excellent score of Christmas music and most of them period accurate.
Guided by a strong artistic vision and enhanced by new orchestration, this adaptation of the Dickens classic offers an unforgettable night at the theatre.