An Irish Carol 2011

An Irish Carol
DEC 3 – 31, 2011
Playwright
Matthew J. Keenan
Director
Mark A. Rhea

WORLD PREMIERE

Set in a Dublin pub, this world premiere by Matthew Keenan is a homage to Dickens’ classic — told as only the Irish can. AN IRISH CAROL follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has distanced himself from others and lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self protection and material success. But on this Christmas Eve — challenged by a voice from the past, provoked by those in this present, and faced with the reality of lonely future – David’s life may change forever.  AN IRISH CAROL is a modern fable, told with the biting humor and incisive candor of its Irish playwright – a new holiday tradition for Keegan audiences.

Advisory Warning: Appropriate for audiences 16 and older

Press

Washington Post Review

“‘An Irish Carol’ from the Keegan Theatre is sweet and cheerfully profane, a modest little 80-minute riff on Dickens set in a dingy, modern Dublin pub.

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DC Theatre Scene Review

“Matthew J. Keenan’s new play, An Irish Carol just opened at Keegan Theatre, has a gritty realism that is unmatched among the holiday fare now playing in the DC area; it’s as bracing as a shot of Bushmills…”

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MD Theatre Guide Review

“The talented group of actors in Keegan’s production do wonders on the stage.”

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Cast
Kevin Adams
David
Kevin Adams
Josh Sticklin
Bartek
Josh Sticklin
David Jourdan
Jim
David Jourdan
Timothy H. Lynch
Frank
Timothy Hayes Lynch
Mike Kozemchak
Michael
Mike Kozemchak
Jon Townson
Simon
Jon Townson
Susan Marie Rhea
Anna
Susan Marie Rhea
Mick Tinder
Richard
Mick Tinder
Production Team
Director
Mark A. Rhea
Assistant Director
Sheri S. Herren
Stage Manager
Nora O’Reilly
Set Designer
Mark A. Rhea
Lighting Designer
Dan Martin
Costume Designer
Kelly Peacock
Set Dressing and Properties Designer
Carol Baker
Photos