November 30
December 22, 2013
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
A hip-hop adaptation of Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol written by
GQ, JQ, Jackson Doran and Postell Pringle
developed with Rick Boynton
Be part of an exciting work-in-progress from the creators of Othello: The Remix and Funk It Up About Nothin’. On a short break from their current world tour, CST and Chicago hip-hop sensation the Q Brothers turn up the volume on Charles Dickens’ classic story—just in time for the holiday season. The Qs and company are joined by DJ Super Nova, mixing everything from hip-hop, reggae, dancehall and dubstep to epic rock ballads. Tracks spin backward and forward as the ghosts of hip-hop past, present and future lead Scrooge on a journey filled with rhythm, rhyme and redemption.
Musicians, actors, writers, educators and DJs, GQ and JQ bring a unique modern spin to classics from Shakespeare to Dickens.
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Creative Team
GQ Creator/Director
JQ Creator/Director
Rick Boynton CST Creative Producer
Scott Davis Scenic and Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Palmer Jankens Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Anacron Choreographer
