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Cast Announced for AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Harrison Center for the Arts

American Christmas Carol Cast List 2025

  • Steve Walker – Scrooge
  • Antonio Mumfrey – Past, Present & Future
  • Samantha Korn-Kersey – Storyteller; Martha Cratchit; Belle Hanson-Drake
  • Lauren Neeley – Storyteller; Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig Dancer
  • Marcia Grant – Caroline Klein; Mrs. Emily Jenkins, Fezziwig Dancer
  • Calleigh Hubbard – Storyteller ; Mildred; Cook; Dancer
  • Shelby Morscher – Ellen Cratchit; Fezziwig’s Daughter; Ensemble
  • Olivia Cook – Fan Scrooge; Rose; Fezziwig’s Daughter; Ensemble
  • Mike Neeley – Storyteller; Mr. Fezziwig; William Cavendish, Old Joe
  • Sara Bijayananda – Storyteller; Mrs. Virginia McClean; Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Dilber
  • Morgan Garcia – Miss Dean; Miranda Hollaway; Ensemble
  • Asha Bijayananda – Mabel Drake; Children’s Ensemble
  • Matthew Thomas – Storyteller; Fred Hollaway, Fezziwig Dancer
  • Dylan Kersey – Samuel Drake; CNO Soldier, Fezziwig’s Party, Dancer
  • Penelope Wood – Charlotte, Children’s Ensemble,
  • David Ludwick – Storyteller ; Bob Cratchit; Fezziwig Dancer
  • Kent Smith – Storyteller 10; Jacob Marley; Jonas Klein
  • Trenton Donk – Storyteller; Young Scrooge; Soldier; James McClure, Dancer
  • Archer Neeley – Boy Scrooge; Children’s Ensemble
  • Matilda Neeley – Child Scrooge; Children’s Ensemble
  • Greyson Neeley – Turkey Boy/Newsie; Children’s Ensemble
  • Scarlet Ludwick – Errand Girl, Children’s Ensemble

Set in 1944, American Christmas Carol shines a light on the resilient and courageous communities who navigated life on the home front during World War II. Inspired by the timeless lessons of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, this moving adaptation invites audiences on a heartfelt journey through love, loss, and the enduring hope for a peaceful future.

Shows are December 4th-7th at Broadway Commons HarrisonFor more information visit: www.harrisoncenterforthearts.org

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Auditions Announced for AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Harrison Center for the Arts

Harrison Center for the Arts is pleased to announce auditions for their Christmas Production AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL.

  • Sunday September 14th @ 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday September 15th @ 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday September 22nd @ 6:00 p.m. Additional auditions and callbacks

AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL is set in 1944, spotlighting the resilient communities navigating life on the home front during World War II.

Adapted by Mary Lenning from Charles Dickens’ classic tale and featuring original music by Nina Quinlivan, the production invites audiences on a heartfelt journey through love, loss, and the enduring hope for  peace.

Cast

  • 5  Female Storytellers and
  • 5 Male Storytellers
  • Ebenezzer Scrooge
  • 2 Ensemble – non gender specific
  • 2 Children – non gender specific

NOTE: AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL is performed in the round and each Storyteller will portray at least three characters. One (or more) for each time frame; Past. Present and Future.

Performance Dates:  December 4 – 6 @ 7:00 p.m., December 7th @ 2:00 p.m.

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BRIGHT STAR Runs July 31-Aug. 3

BRIGHT STAR
Harrison Center for the Arts
July 31-Aug. 3
Broadway Commons [Harrison]

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

  • Thu-Fri, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. at 2pm

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Musical Theatre Master Class on July 20

Musical Theatre Master Class with Dr. Bryan Wade at Harrison Center for the Arts

  • $60 HCA Members
  • $65 Non-Members
  • $75 At the Door

July 20. 2025 at Broadway Commons, Harrison, OH

1-4pm or 6-9pm

More information or online registration is available at www.harrisoncenterforthearts.org/registration-1.

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Auditions Announced for BRIGHT STAR at Harrison Center for the Arts

Harrison Center for the Arts is excited to announce our auditions for our summer production of BRIGHT STAR 

Sunday April 6th, 6 – 8:30pm
Monday April 7th, 6 – 8:30pm

Callbacks April 9th & 10- 6:pm-8:30pm

Auditions will be held at Harrison Township Civic Center
9940 New Haven Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030

ABOUT THE SHOW Bright Star is a musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1945–46 with flashbacks to 1923. Inspired by a true event, BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform not only her own life, but the lives of everyone around her. The Ensemble is a powerful company of varied characters, each responsible for telling their version of the story with charm, joy and a rich depth of emotion.

Sign up to audition here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE23ABFC1-55618805-bright

Check out our website for specific audition requirements:  www.harrisoncenterforthearts.org/bright-star-auditions

Production dates: July 31-Aug. 3

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