`A Christmas Carol’ highlights Scrooge’s redemption
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in beautiful downtown Plymouth. The snow is falling, the lights are twinkling and the Plymouth Arts Center will be turned into a Victorian Winter Wonderland, the perfect setting for “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic tale. People of all ages are invited to experience the delights of this beloved, holiday favorite Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12 and 18-19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m.
With the much-loved characters in place – miserly Scrooge, the loving Cratchits, Tiny Tim and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come – “A Christmas Carol” is a must for all the family. Tickets may be purchased at the PAC box office Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4m p.m. Call (920) 892-8409 (voicemail 24 hours) or e-mail paf@excel.net.
The story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption has not only become a holiday tradition but also a reminder of the importance of charity and mercy toward humankind. The heartwarming tale depicts Scrooge, whose values are focused exclusively on profit, and his conflicts with the struggling Cratchit family, whose tragic problems typified the working class during the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England. The touching climax is based on Dickens’ belief that the ills of a greedy world can be healed by brotherhood and unselfishness.
While the story is no doubt very familiar to audiences, Plymouth Arts Center Theatre Company’s drama chair and director, Kerrylynn Kraemer-Curtiss, chose John Mortimer’s adaptation to surprise and delight audiences. The show features a spirited ensemble of 30 performers including adults and enchanting children, clever, special effects, and a chorus singing traditional Christmas carols.
The “Christmas Carol” production includes a truly great Scrooge and Chris Fontaine proves he can “Bah Humbug” with the best of them.
Other cast members include:
Greg Heberlein, Nicole Lett, Kieran Kraemer-Curtiss, Don Held, Lorraine Selinski, Charlie Heup, Joanna Heup, Denise Wilson, Bill Heberlein, Mikey Ambrowiak, Hannah Anhalt, Nan Gibson, Alan Fett, Becca Franzen, Keeley Kuru, Wendy, Emily and JaLynn Schuh, Chandler Haun, Bonnie Jaeger, Lynn Schultz.
Emily Schwartz, Dan Mahlendorf, Angi Mahlendorf, Toddianna Kraemer-Curtiss, Joe Selinski, Maggie Munson, Bianca, Kailie Wachuta, Michellelena Kraemer-Curtiss, Delaney Scudella, Camille Kraemer-Curtiss, Quinn Kraemer- Curtiss, Tehya Wachuta and Kerrylynn Kraemer-Curtiss.
Capture the spirit of the 2009 holiday season by taking time with your family to sit back, relax, and enjoy the Plymouth Arts Center’s version of this Dickens’ Christmas classic.
