Rockwell and 9 Works Theatrical usher in the holidays with ‘A Christmas Carol’
The holiday spirit filled the air at the Proscenium Theater as Rockwell and 9 Works Theatrical welcomed media to a festive afternoon celebrating the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol.
Hosted by Mariella Laurel and John Joven Uy, the event held last week gathered the show’s full cast and creative team for an afternoon of laughter, music, and Christmas cheer. Guests also enjoyed a special preview performance at the Holiday Fair at the Proscenium Retail Row.
A celebration of timeless theater
The afternoon opened with welcome remarks from Rockwell Land vice president for Marketing and executive producer Tracey Castillo, and 9 Works Theatrical’s managing director and executive producer Santi Santamaria, who shared how this production marks another milestone in their continued collaboration to bring world-class theater experiences to Rockwell.
Director Robbie Guevara expressed his excitement to bring this well-loved story to life, calling it “one of the best classical stories ever written,” and adding that the Proscenium Theater is “the best venue in the country” to showcase a production of this scale and heart.
“We really want to highlight the Proscenium Theater,” Guevara shared. “We’ll be showcasing stagecrafts that have been done in other countries, but haven’t been seen here yet. We’ll also introduce new elements you didn’t see in The Bodyguard [The Musical].”
Meet the cast behind the magic
Leading the cast is Arnel Carrion as Ebenezer Scrooge, joined by Franco Laurel, Lorenz Martinez, Carmelle Ros, Boo Gabunada, CJ Navato, Nicole Omillo, Neo Rivera, and Molly Langley.
The ensemble also includes returning talents from A Christmas Carol’s 2017 staging, as well as artists who have previously performed with 9 Works and The Sandbox Collective—many of whom shared how meaningful it is to bring this story back for a new generation.
The children of “A Christmas Carol” were especially excited as they introduced themselves to the press, sharing how much fun it has been to rehearse and to be part of this production.
With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens, A Christmas Carol runs on weekends from November 29 to December 21.
Tickets are now available via TicketWorld.com.ph, TicketWorld outlets, and the Power Plant Cinema. Follow @prosceniumtheater on social media for updates
