An Irish Carol 2018

December 13 - 31, 2018
Playwright
Matthew J. Keenan
Director
Mark A. Rhea

** KEEGAN’S OWN HOLIDAY TRADITION: AN ORIGINAL WORK **

Set in a modern Dublin pub, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. The play, both comic and touching, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has 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 a lonely future – David’s life may change forever. An original work by Keegan company member Matthew J. Keenan.

Sponsored by
Marcie Cohen, Tricia Ferrone, Kirk McCoy, UVA Friends and Fans, Jennifer Oehme, Ingrid Rose
Press

DC Theatre Scene Review

“The actors all have honed the music of this fine work like a fine troupe of chamber musicians. A few of the actors have been switched out or around, but the show remains remains tight, and it’s delicious to watch the details played out in the familiarity of a true ensemble company at work.”

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Broadway World Review

“[Matthew J. Keenan’s “An Irish Carol”] turns out to be one of the least sentimental, most realistic and overall satisfying holiday fare on local stages…Funny, sad and always human; bitter and strong as a shot, “An Irish Carol” is highly recommended holiday viewing.”

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DC Metro Theater Arts Review

“A reflective and more than occasionally foul-mouthed show that picks at the choices we make to (dis)connect, An Irish Carol at the Keegan Theatre once again proves that the past is not gone, the future is not final, and no one is beyond hope.”

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Cast
Kevin Adams
David
Kevin Adams
Bartek
Josh Adams
Jim
Mark A. Rhea
Timothy H. Lynch
Frank
Timothy Hayes Lynch
Jon Townson
Michael
Jon Townson
Josh Sticklin
Simon
Josh Sticklin
Anna
Caroline Dubberly
Mick Tinder
Richard
Mick Tinder
Production Team
Director
Mark A. Rhea
Assistant Director
Sheri S. Herren
Stage Manager
Alexis J. Hartwick
Set Designer
Matthew J. Keenan
Lighting Designer
Dan Martin
Sound Designer
Jake Null
Costume Designer
Kelly Peacock
Properties / Set Dressing Designer
Cindy Landrum Jacobs
Photos