Romeoville School to Stage 'A Christmas Carol' -- Chicago Style

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Sam Koeppl) points out the way to the future for Ebenezer Scrooge (Bryan Croce) in the Lukancic Middle School production of “A Christmas Carol” (Chicago style) on stage Dec. 4-6. Submitted by Valley View School District:

The Lukancic Drama Club proudly brings its own version of Charles Dickens’ Holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” to the stage at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6.

Lukancic students will bring Scrooge and everybody’s favorite holiday cast to life as only they can do it…Chicago style. This unique adaptation stars the familiar characters of old in a modern tale set in our very own Chicago, featuring students shining both as actors on stage, as well as painting and moving set pieces and running the show’s large array of lighting and sound effects.

Scrooge (Bryan Croce) will learn his timeless lessons at the hands of modern Spirits like the Blues Brothers (Shawn Lewis and Trevor Underwood), local news reporters (Jaela Foster- Burns), Mr. Fezziwig of Fezziwig Financial (Sam Koepl), and a host of other modern Chicagoans in this family friendly timeless tale. Just as Scrooge learns to “honor Christmas in his heart,” you and yours will take these memories and keep them all throughout the season.

Cast members include Charles Dickens: Matthew Bauman; Ebenezer Scrooge: Bryan Croce; Bob Cratchit: Zach Smith; Mrs. Cratchit: Harley Worcester; Fred: Justin Ligeski; Sara: Arta Osmani; Jackie Marley: Christina Pronger; Ghost of Christmas Past: Trevor Underwood; Ghost of Christmas Present: Jaela Foster- Burns; Ebenezer (in his 20’s)/Party Guest: Traegen Boness; Belle: Bre’ Ana McKenzie; Fezziwig/ Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Sam Koeppl; Belinda Cratchit/ Miss Fezziwig 2: Emma Mager; Penny (Peter) Cratchit/ Student: Madeline Oderio; Tiny Tim Cratchit: Cody Faille; Gentleman 1/ Businessman/ Ghost of Christmas Past’s Brother Elwood/ Belle’s Husband: Shawn Lewis; Young Scrooge (age 10)/ Ignorance: Brayden Murphy; Fan/ Singing Beggar/Martha Cratchit: MaKenna Finley;

Also: Schoolmaster/ Party Guest/Shopkeeper: Daniella Nartey; Mrs. Fezziwig/Woman in Black: Eleanor Zahorick; Flower Woman/ Miss Fezziwig 1: Lauren Moore; Charwoman/ Miss Fezziwig 3: Tiegan Glenke; Cook/ Businesswoman: Kayla Kalal; Belle’s Daughter/ Young Wife/Young Mother: Jayla Campbell; Laundress/ Raucous Lady: Grey Pedraza; Topper /Theatre Manager: McKinley Underwood; Fan’s Husband/ Undertaker’s Man/Bill: Logan Weaver; Blind Beggar/ Old Joe/ Party Guest: Josh Lee; Party Guest/Bobby(cop)/ Warden: Sierra Crownhart; Street Boy/ Student/ A Miss Fezziwig Beau: Sean Jordan;

Young Husband/ Dick Wilkins: Shawn Oderio; Party Guest/ Warden/ Businesswoman: Kaley Koppit; Girl/Businesswoman/Student: Karolina Kuchta; Young Boy/Caroler/Party Guest/Student: Cameron Jordan; Newspaper Stand Owner: Helena Null; and Hot Dog Stand Owner: Kiley Koppit.

The Crew includes Melissa Abraham, AV; Erika Arrez, Running Crew; Dayanara Baez, Costumes; Jovanela Baez, Running Crew; Melissa Barrios, AV; Madison Blum, Running Crew; Hope Boness, Costumes; Peyton Camden, Microphone Diva/Prompter; Antonia Carbonara, Props; Corinne Doty, AV; Emily Doty, Running Crew; Mallory Drada, Stage Manager; Michael Fontana, Props; Shari Freeman, Costumes; Michael Gabarczyk, Student Director; Lizbeth Gonzales, Costumes; Allison Horn, Props; Brenda Huerta, AV; Adrianna Jaworski, Running Crew; Jules Johns, Running Crew; Tamryn Jordan, Costumes Chief; Rachel Josepher, AV; Ethan Justice, Running Crew/AV; Abby Kurpiewski, Props; Carter Lloyd, Running Crew; Jenna Mandrelle, Stage Manager; Aimee Mazurkiewicz, Costumes; Caitlin McGillen, Props Diva; Seth Moser, Running Crew; Mary Moussa, Props/Costumes; Emily Moyolt, Props; Paula Ornelas, Costumes; Alan Pantoja, Running Crew; Edith Perez, Running Crew; Ashley Pipowski, Props; Jacob Pipowski, AV; Julia Reyes, Running Crew; Trevor Romy, Running Crew; Justin Rosales, Running Crew; Leslie Silva, Running Crew; Natasha Simpson, Costumes/Props; Jack Splitgerber, AV; Brandon Stirn, Props; LaShawn Stubblefield, Costumes Chief; Britzely Tabizon, Costumes; Nicole Valmores, Costumes; Justin Vollmuth, Running Crew; Erik Wojdyla, Running Crew; Lexi Zajda, Costumes; and Kristen Zamora, Running Crew.

The play is directed by Jessica Wisniewski and Dave Zucker.

Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students of any age. Children 6 and under will be admitted without charge.