Terminus’s Film ‘Marley Was Dead, To Begin With’ Puts A New Spin On A Christmas Classic

Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre‘s latest production, “Marley Was Dead, To Begin With,” puts a new spin on the Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” “Marley Was Dead, To Begin With,” marks the first time Terminus has created a production specifically for film.

The film features an all-original score created by composer Jacob Ryan Smith. The score features a wide variety of soundscapes and moods, ranging from classic Victorian to dense synth-filled compositions.

Heath Gill, choreographer for the production, says of the adaptation, “It is an exciting challenge to present a new adaptation of such a well-known story celebrating all the things people love about the original yet leaving room for new exploration. The picture Dickens paints is beautifully woven to his time period, but I feel the themes are timeless and lend themselves to the new imaginings of a modern audience.”