A Q Brothers' Christmas Carol
November 28, 2014
January 3, 2016
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
written by GQ, JQ, Jackson Doran
and Postell Pringle
developed with Rick Boynton
directed by GQ and JQ
A wildly engaging hip-hop take on Dickens’ classic
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
Throw your hands up, Chicago—the holiday treat set to a bangin’ beat is back! CST and Chicago hip-hop sensation the Q Brothers—creators of Othello: The Remix and Funk It Up About Nothin’—turn up the volume on Charles Dickens’ classic 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. The Q Brothers are joined by DJ Super Nova as the ghosts of Hip-hop Past, Present and Future lead Scrooge on a journey of rhythm, rhyme and redemption.
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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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Critical Acclaim
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A Rewarding Partnership
With CST Creative Producer Rick Boynton, the Q Brothers have developed and starred in acclaimed, award-winning productions.
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The Players
Creative Team
GQ Creator/Director
JQ Creator/Director
Jackson Doran Creator
Postell Pringle Creator
Rick Boynton CST Creative Producer
Anacron Choreographer
Scott Davis Scenic and Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Greg Hofmann Associate Lighting Designer
Palmer Jankens Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer