A Christmas Carol - December 2017

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presents

adapted from the book by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol

produced by Maria Ciarrocchi and Jean Coyle directed by Eleanore Tapscott music adaptation and direction by Linda Wells

DEC. 1 –16, 2017

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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

adapted from the novel by L. M. Montgomery book by Donald Harron music by Norman Campbell produced by Robert Kraus and Alan Wray directed by Michael J. Baker, Jr. music direction by Colin Taylor

Based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomer y, this heartwarming musical takes place at the turn of the 19th centur y, when a family decides to adopt an orphan boy for help on their farm, Green Gables The “boy” turns out to be Anne Shirley, who quickly charms her new home and community with her fun spirit and comical adventures. A musical for the entire family.

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BOX OFFICE JAN. 13 – FEB. 3, 2018 703-683-0496 w w w t h e l i t t l e t h e a t r e c o m

A Christmas Carol

adapted from the book by Charles Dickens presents

directed by Eleanore Tapscott produced by Maria Ciarrocchi and Jean Coyle adapted by Michael J. Baker Jr., Rachael Hubbard and Eleanore Tapscott music adaptation and direction by Linda Wells

PRESIDENT Russell Wyland

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ARTISTIC SUPPORT Beverley Benda

BOX OFFICE Bobbie Herbst

BUILDING David B Hale

DEVELOPMENT Jim Howard

EDUCATION Michael J Baker Jr

FRONT OF HOUSE Diedre Nicholson-Lamb

MEMBERSHIP Maria Ciarrocchi

PRODUCTION Margaret Evans-Joyce

PUBLIC RELATIONS Rachel Alberts

SEASONAL PLANNING Ashley Amidon

TECHNICAL SUPPORT Robert Kraus

Treasurer .................................................................................................................................................... David B. Hale

Secretary to t he Board ......................................................................................................................Carolyn Winters

Executive Secretary ....................................................................................................................................Jamie Blake

Archivist ................................................................................................................................................ Barbara Helsing

Business Manager ......................................................................................................................................Tina McCrea

Box O ffice Manager .................................................................................................................................. Crissy Wilke

Legal Counsel .................................................................................................................. Brian T. Goldstein, Esquire

The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Public Performances: Wed – Fri at 8:00 p m and Sat and Sun at 3:00 p m and 6:00 p m

For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit We regret that no sound recording or photographic equipment may be operated during the per formance

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In a world full of anxiety, chaos and corruption, t he story of A Christmas Carol has remained a holiday favorite for over 150 years. In October 1843, Charles Dickens spent just six weeks writing one of t he most enduring popular works of fiction in t he English language. It seems we love t he idea t hat even t he most despicable of us is potentially redeemable, and those of us in greatest need will find compassion and ultimately assistance. We also love a good ghost story. The poverty observed i n t h e

imprisoned for debts and t he young lad had to go to work in a blacking factory a t t h e ag e o f 12 Al

c h a ng e d his

speaking out against t he harsh forces of t he world and t heir effect on ot hers, particularly children. I believe t hat love and kindness can change t he world, and I b e l i e v e t h a t e a

greater good of our communities. Now more t han ever, t he t hemes of Dickens’ st o r y o f g

Eleanor e Tapscott

SHOW SYNOPSIS

On Christmas Eve, t he old miser Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance at reclamation as he’s visited by four ghosts his old business partner, Jacob Marley, and t he Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future who teach him t hat it is never too late to change

Prologue: London. Graveyard. 1836.

Stave 1: Marley’s Ghost

Scene 1: London Street 1843

Scene 2: London Marley and Scrooge’s office

Scene 3: London Street and tavern

Scene 4: London. Scrooge’s house.

Stave 2: First of the Three Spirits

Scene 5: Countryside. A school. 1770s.

Scenes 6, 7: London Fezziwig’s warehouse 1790s

Scene 8: London Belle’s home 1790s

Stave 3: Second of the Three Spirits

All action takes place in 1843

Scene 9: London. Scrooge’s house.

Scene 10: London. A church.

Scene 11: London. Cratchit home, a miner’s cottage, a light house, a ship

Scene 12: London Fred’s home

Scene 13: London Street

Stave 4: The Last of the Spirits

All action takes place in t he future

Scene 14: London Scrooge’s house and a street

Scene 15: London. Caroline’s home.

Scene 16: London. Cratchit home.

Scene 17: London. Graveyard.

Stave 5: The End of It

All action takes place in 1843

Scene 18: London Scrooge’s house

Scene 19: London Street

Scene 20: London Fred’s house

Scene 21: London. Scrooge’s office.

Scene 22: London. Street.

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Dir ector ’s Notes

The Cast (in alphabetical order)

Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble Leila Abarca

Caroline’s Child 1/Ensemble Charlotte Barnes

Ignorance/Ensemble Harry Barnes

Ebenezer (Young Scrooge)/Ensemble Nic Barta

Old Joe/Ensemble Tom Bet hards

Ghost Present/Ensemble Kevin Broderick

Caroline’s Child 2/Ensemble ................................................................................Natalie Cavender

Belle/Ensemble ........................................................................................................................Carol Clark

Young Dick Wilkins/Ensemble ......................................................................................Avery Evans

Dick Wilkins/Ensemble ................................................................................................Matt hew Fager

Belle’s Eldest Child/Ensemble ..........................................................................Amarant ha Flachs

Caroline/Ensemble ..........................................................................................................Mariah Fraker

Marley’s Ghost/Mr. Fezziwig ..............................................................................................Larry Grey

Ghost Past/Ensemble ....................................................................................................Jenna Hoffman

Jacob (Young Marley)/Ensemble ..............................................................................Myt heos Holt

Bob Cratchit/Ensemble ................................................................................................Richard Isaacs

Turkey Boy/Ensemble ..........................................................................................................Morgan Jay

Want/Ensemble ..........................................................................................Mary Kat herine Kennedy

Tiny Tim/Ensemble ..................................................................................................Thomas Kennedy

Boy Scrooge/Ensemble James Kennedy

Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Dilber Liz LeBoo

Martha Cratchit/Ensemble Kylie Miller

Gentleman 1/Ensemble Steve Palkovitz

Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble Hannah Pecoraro

Fred/Ensemble Erik Rieloff

Fan/Ensemble Eleni Ruiz

Belle’s Child/Ensemble Seychelle Shamir

Victoria Cratchit/Ensemble ..........................................................................................Viktoria Truitt

Peter Cratchit/Ensemble ....................................................................................................Daler Truitt

Alex Cratchit/Ensemble ........................................................................................................Alex Truitt

Scrooge ..................................................................................................................................Cal Whitehurst

Children’s Chorus, Leila Abarca, Charlotte Barnes, Harry Barnes, Natalie Cavender, Avery Evans, Amarant ha Flachs, Morgan Jay, James Kennedy, Mary Kat herine Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy, Eleni Ruiz, Seychelle Shamir, Viktoria Truitt

Fezziwig Party Guests, Tom Bet hards, Victoria Bloom, Kevin Broderick, Mariah Fraker, Richard Isaacs, Liz LeBoo, Steve Palkovitz, Erik Rieloff, Ernestina Simple, Daler Truitt

Spirit Ensemble, Nic Barta, Victoria Bloom, Carol Clark, Mariah Fraker, Kylie Miller, Erik Rieloff, Daler Truitt

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Producers ....................................................................................................Maria Ciarrocchi, Jean Coyle

Director ..............................................................................................................................Eleanore Tapscott

Music Director ............................................................................................................................Linda Wells

Choreographer Victoria Bloom

Stage Managers Sherry Clarke, Micheal J O’Connor

Assitant Stage Managers ................................Mary Ferrara, Michelle Hall, Shannon Starcher

Set Design ......................................................................................................................................Matt Liptak

Set Construction..........................................................................................................................Ken Brown

Assisted by Susan Burkhead, Ira Forstater, Jeff Gat hers, Jim Hutzler

Set Painting Stacey Becker

Assisted by Luana Bossolo, Susan Burkhead, Bobbie Herbst, Mary Hutzler, Denise Landers, Patty Lord, Kat hy Murphy

Set Decoration ............................................................................................................Charles Dragonette

Lighting Design ....................................................................................Jeff Auerbach, Kimberly Crago

Master Electrician ............................................................................................................Kimberly Crago

Assisted by Lloyd Bittinger, Marzanne Claiborne, Charles Dragonette, Iris Ellis, Pam Leonowich, Micheal J O’Connor, Donna Reynolds, Sherry Singer, Marg Soroos, Alan Wray

Sound Design ..................................................................................................................................Keit h Bell

Assisted by David Correia, Eileen Doherty, Lynn Lacey, Alan Wray

Costume Design ........................................................................................................Juliana Cofrancesco

Assisted by Carol Pappas

Wardrobe Shannon Robichaud

Assisted by Margaret Snow, Robin Wort hington

Hair Design/Makeup ........................................................................................................Heat her Hicks

Properties Design ..................................................................................................Nicholas Friedlander

Assisted by Eli Alexander

Dialect Coach ..............................................................................................................Cheryl Sinsabaugh

Special Effects Art Snow

Rigging Russell Wyland

Photographer ....................................................................................................................Michael DeBlois

Double Tech Dinner ..............................................................................................................Becky Patton

Assisted by Jamie Blake

Opening Night Party ....................................................Becky Waldman of Becky’s Pixie Kitchen

Assisted by Genie Baskir, Shirley Lord- Cooper, Monty Montgomery, Lloyd Thompson-Taylor

Auditions ..................................................................................................................................Sherry Clarke

Assisted by Roberta Masters- Cullen, Eileen Doherty, Mary Ferrera, Margaret Snow, Lloyd Thompson-Taylor

Our special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.

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