Q Brothers Christmas Carol
November 20
December 30, 2018
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
written by Q Brothers Collective (GQ, JQ, Jax, Pos)
developed with Rick Boynton
directed by GQ and JQ
A wildly engaging hip-hop take on Dickens' classic.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
A new Chicago tradition it would be a mistake to miss out on this holiday season.
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The Play
The holiday treat set to a bangin’ beat is back! Chicago hip-hop sensations, the Q Brothers Collective, turn up the volume on Charles Dickens’ beloved tale, mixing everything from reggae, dancehall, and dubstep to epic rock ballads. Brighten your festivities with some cheeky spirit and a whole lot of heart—complete with visits from a Jamaican Jacob Marley and that youngest of Cratchits, Lil’ Tim. A live DJ plays through the night as the ghosts of Hip-hop Past, Present, and Future lead Scrooge on a journey of rhythm, rhyme, and redemption.
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Critical Acclaim
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Save with a Group of 10+
Tickets start at just $20 for any party of 10 or more: the perfect holiday outing for friends, family, and organizations of any kind.
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About the Q Brothers
Musicians, actors, writers, educators, and DJs, GQ and JQ bring a unique modern spin to classics from Shakespeare to Dickens.
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The Players
Creative Team
GQ Creator / Director
JQ Creator / Director / Composer
Jackson Doran Creator
Postell Pringle Creator
Rick Boynton CST Creative Producer
Scott Davis Scenic Designer and Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Stephen Ptacek Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Original Wig and Make-up Designer
Anacron Choreographer
Cast
Jackson Doran Fred / Dick Wilkins / Mama Cratchit
Jason Grimm Scrooge, beginning December 12
John Hoogenakker Scrooge, through December 9
Postell Pringle Bob Cratchit / Past / Martha Cratchit
JQ Marley / Belle / Present / Lil’ Tim
Jesse Kendall Understudy
Jessica F. Morrison Understudy
Cage Sebastian Pierre Understudy
Jake Samson Understudy