Menlo Upper School Drama presents “HUMBUG! A Menlo Carol”
Menlo Upper School Drama’s fall production is HUMBUG! A Menlo Carol, a spirited musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. Audiences can expect laughter, song, and a touch of magic as miser Scrooge journeys through Christmases past, present, and future. Performances will be at the Spieker Performing Arts Center on November 13-16. Tickets — $15 for adults and $10 for students — are available for purchase online.
“HUMBUG! is more than just a retelling of A Christmas Carol,” says director and drama teacher Mark Schneider. “It’s a joyful reminder of the power of second chances. Our students have poured their hearts into this production, and I can’t wait for audiences to feel the holiday spirit come alive on our stage.”
The production showcases a talented ensemble of Menlo Upper School students.
For Connor Yonkers (‘29), who plays Crachit, the show is about more than just holiday cheer. “I love being able to tell the story of A Christmas Carol. It’s like a cup of cocoa by a raining window; a way to look at the world with a little warmth inside.”
“This is my first time taking an original script and making it our own special story,” says Naina Nimaiyar (‘28), who plays Ghost of Christmas Past. “But I already love it. Every actor is hands-on and putting in fun ideas, whether it’s from improv games or teenage slang, and Mr. Schneider’s vision about putting on this fantastic show on the Spieker Center stage is amazing.”
Photo courtesy of Menlo Upper School Drama
