There are 15 Klingons (and one Vulcan) in the Chicago production of “A Klingon Christmas Carol” this year. And each of them needs the support of a Sponsor like you to make the holidays a happy time for all. $40 adopts the Klingon of your choice. $20 adopts a random Klingon assigned by our highly trained adoption agents.
ADOPT-A-KLINGON
Adopting A Random Klingon:
A donation of $20 adopts one of the Klingons from “A Klingon Christmas Carol”.
As an adoptive parent, you will receive:
- An Adoption Certificate declaring you as an official ancestor of your Klingon.
- A personal letter from your Klingon.
- A photo of your Klingon.
- The opportunity to have your photo taken with your Klingon on the new stage set of “A Klingon Christmas Carol” in Chicago. (Attend the show, and you will have special permission to come on the stage after the show for this photo opportunity). This is the only way to take photos with the Klingons in 2014.
- Your name will appear here and in a special lobby display as sponsor of your Klingon.
Your Klingon will be assigned at random from the needy Klingons that make up the cast. Read below for more information about how you might choose a specific Klingon to Sponsor.
Adopt-A-Klingon for $20:
A donation of $40 adopts a specific Klingon of YOUR CHOICE from “A Klingon Christmas Carol”.
As an adoptive parent, you will receive:
- An Adoption Certificate declaring you as an official ancestor of your Klingon.
- A personal letter from your Klingon.
- A photo of your Klingon.
- The opportunity to have your photo taken with your Klingon on the new stage set of “A Klingon Christmas Carol” in Chicago. (Attend the show, and you will have special permission to come on the stage after the show for this photo opportunity). This is the only way to take photos with the Klingons in 2014.
- Your name will appear here and in a special lobby display as sponsor of your Klingon.
SQuja’ (Philip Zimmermann) — A miser, a coward, and a Klingon without honor, SQuja’ is clearly in need of help more than many other Klingons. Some have said that he’s beyond all hope, but we at Commedia Beauregard believe he can be saved from his dismal fate with the help of someone like you. (Ebeneezer Scrooge)
QachIt (Clark Bender) — Forced to work long hours for little pay this honorable Klingon still somehow manages to provide for his family despite the efforts of his employer to keep him destitute and overworked. Your support can help to free him from the oppression he faces on a daily basis. (Bob Cratchit)
‘emlI’ (Christina Romano) — She’s a mad mother with attitude. Don’t stand in her way, it could be painful for you. Don’t let others stand in her way, either. By making a donation today, you can clear the path for her to uphold her family’s honor and fight for her son’s glorious future. (Mrs. Cratchit)
marDa’ (Caity-Shea Violette) — Part of an impoverished family, this young female has sacrificed greatly to care for her ailing brother. A difficult childhood can lead to greatness, or to a career in theatre. Only you can help her along the proper path. (Martha Cratchit)
vreD (Matty Robinson) — Always filled with the spirit of The Feast of the Long Night, this esteemed warrior diligently expends immense amounts of energy trying to convince his uncle that there is something wonderful about the Year Games. His efforts have him tired, but your support could give him some extra energy. (Nephew Fred)
van (Elizabeth MacDougald) — This sister never gives up on family! After all, blood is thicker than water. But, it can be hard to maintain the honor of your House… especially with a brother like SQuja’. With your support, she can keep the spirit of the day and lift up her family, too! (Fanny)
marja’ (Kim Fukawa) — A worthy warrior and mate, this Klingon dedicates her life to training herself and her husband to be ever ready. Every battalion needs someone to stir the emotions, and this is the Klingon that her clan turns to. Your support can ensure that her efforts continue to benefit everyone. (Mrs. Fred)
marlI’ (Breon Arzell) — Dead these many years and suffering more than most, this formerly despicable Klingon is paying dearly for his misdeeds. But how much suffering must one Klingon stand? Wouldn’t you like to be the one who assists in easing his continuing pain? (Jacob Marley)
wIlqInS (Stephen Dale) — What’s a holiday celebration without a fight? This Klingon knows that a rumble is a good way to pass the time. Sure he’s been in some small scrapes before, but with your assistance, this year he’ll be able to do so much more. (Dick Wilkins)
bel (Vivian Knouse) — Have you ever seen such a beautiful Klingon? Her radiant beauty could go to waste without help from you. As captain of a Battle Cruiser, we can’t afford to lose her other talents, either. Her deeds could become great songs with the proper support. (Belle)
Qe’pa (Dylan Jost) — A simple surgery can help this Klingon regain his ridges. No one can understand how some Klingons get smooth foreheads, but we do know that because of your generosity, no Klingon has to stay ridgeless any longer. (Young Scrooge’s childhood schoolmate)
tImHom (Himself) — Born with fewer redundant organs than most Klingons, this little tyke has more spirit in his one heart than many have in their two. But, unless someone steps forward with assistance, the future looks bleak for this little one. Wouldn’t it be better that one day he could carry a Batleth rather than a crutch? (Tiny Tim)
SuvwI’ (Colin Fewell) – A warrior’s warrior, he’s ready to jump into any fight! However, even the best warrior can get knocked down, without the proper weapons and training. Make sure he has what he needs to always get back up again – and on to the next battle! (Warrior)
Ghost of Kahless Past (Timothy Sullivan) – Encompassing the spirit of the ideal Klingons of the past is a heavy burden to place on one so weak. Commedia Beauregard sees hope for the future in the “Past”. Your gift will ensure that this spirit can go on changing lives for years to come. (Ghost of Christmas Past)
Ghost of Kahless Present (Shane Rhoades) — How can it be that the perfect embodiment of Klingon life is at risk of fading away so soon? His time on this planet is short, but the potential impact he can have while here is amazing. Don’t let him go away without giving him a helping hand. (Ghost of Christmas Present)
Ghost of Kahless Future (James Gasber) – There is a dark figure waiting for all of us. Today is a good day to die, but what would happen if when life ended in glorious battle, there was no Grim Reaper. Without your support uncounted Klingons may discover that their guide to Sto-Vo-Kor is missing. (Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come)
Vulcan Narrator (Christopher Kidder-Mostrom) – Wait a minute! He’s not a Klingon! No, it’s true. One of our offerings here is from Vulcan. But he is not without honor in his own way. In fact, we couldn’t go on without him. Some would say that he suffers these base Klingon players stoically. But we know that if he ever showed any emotion at all, it would be affection for his rowdy warrior friends.
The not so fine print: While poking fun at ChildFund (formerly, Christian Children’s Fund), this is not in any way affiliated with that program. It is a fundraiser of Commedia Beauregard, specifically to assist in funding the continuation of “A Klingon Christmas Carol”, the only full-length theatrical production ever done in the Klingon tongue on this planet. No actual Klingons will suffer the horrible fates mentioned above as a result of this promotion/fundraiser.