In John Jakes' hands, A Christmas Carol recaptures the magic and mystique of the Dickens original.
This production goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept: At the opening curtain, Charles Dickens himself is introduced to the audience, ready to present one of the famed platform readings of his stories that packed auditoriums in Europe and America.
Of course, the story chosen is one which he often performed: A Christmas Carol. (Dickens' marked-up script still exists!)
The story unfolds behind him, and soon Dickens is weaving in and out of the action, observing, performing small roles, interpolating short passages of rich narrative never heard in other versions. He handles props and helps Scrooge and others with costume changes.
You may know the story, but you've never seen it like this—through the eyes of Charles Dickens!
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A Christmas Carol is presented through a special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc. www.dramaticpublishing.com
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THE CAST
Scrooge... Liz Roe
Charles Dickens... Andrew Campbell
Mrs. Cratchit... Johanna Marine
Ebenezer... Gabby Glanville
Ghost of Christmas Past... Alexandra Schmiedlein
Ghost of Christmas Present... Levi Marine
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come... Luke Stutzman
Belle... Zach Stutzman
Fred... Darrell Dow
Marley... Michelle Walker
Mr. Cratchit... Matt Hatfield
Mrs. Fezziwig... Melody Westphal
Tiny Tim... Sky Miller
Young Scrooge... Mairin Curran
Peter Cratchit... Seidon Shaffer
Belinda Cratchit... Veneta Miller
Mr. Fezziwig... Marcus Curreno Jr
School Mistress/Sara... Kate Shaffer
Topper... Melissa Brown
Laundress... Kirah Walker
Belle's Wife... Whitney Cook
Girl/Girl 2... Ginny Westphal
Blind Beggar... Frankie Valenti
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Director... Steven Dow
Stage Manager... Emily Swett
Assistant Director... Luette Muir
Possum Point Players and Our Show Sponsors
Peter Cuesta, D.P.M. and Kimberly Cuesta, M.D.
present a new take on an old classic...
A Christmas Carol
by John Jakes
based on the novel by Charles Dickens
directed by Steven Dow
Fridays DEC 6 and DEC 13 at 7:30p
Saturdays DEC 7 and DEC 14 at 7:30p
Sundays DEC 8 and DEC 15 at 2:00p
Reserved Seats are $27 (Seniors / Students $25)
PPP Ticketline: 302-856-4560 (or online below!)
Possum Hall Theater / 441 Old Laurel Rd /Georgetown DE
441 Old Laurel Road - Georgetown, Delaware / Mailing Address: P O Box 96, Georgetown DE 19947 / Office Phone: 302-856-3460