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
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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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