A Christmas Carol - December 2014

written by Charles Dickens adapted and directed by Rachael Hubbard produced by Eddy Roger Parker and Jayn Rife

The Game’s Afoot

written by Ken Ludwig directed

by

Frank Pasqualino produced

by

Rachel Alberts and Bobbie Herbst

A murderously funny, witty and fast-paced comedy/thriller by Ken Ludwig. It’s 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests ends up dead, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turns dangerous. Gillette takes it upon himself to assume the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before his next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit.

CharlesDickens’s AChristmas Carol

produced by Eddy Roger Parker and Jayn Rife directed by Rachael Hubbard written by Charles Dickens adapted by Rachael Hubbard

PRESIDENT Eddie Page

BOARD

OF GOVERNORS

ARTISTIC SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Beverley Benda

BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................................................Marian Holmes

BUILDING....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale

DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................................Jim Howard

EDUCATION........................................................................................................................Roland Branford Gomez

FRONT OF THE HOUSE......................................................................................................................Lloyd Bittinger

MEMBERSHIP..................................................................................................................................Eddy Roger Parker

PRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland

PUBLIC RELATIONS..............................................................................................................................Rachel Alberts

SEASONAL PLANNING..................................................................................................................Frank D. Shutts II

TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Robert Kraus

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

Secretary to the Board........................................................................................................................Jennifer Lyman

Executive Secretary................................................................................................................Margaret Evans-Joyce

Archivists......................................................................................Jean Coyle, Barbara Helsing, Margaret Snow

Business Manager..................................................................................................................................Virginia Lacey

Box Office Manager..................................................................................................................................Tina McCrea

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

The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Public Performances: Thu.–Fri. at 8:00 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 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 performance.

Director’s Notes

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, written in 1843, is undoubtedly one of the world’s best-loved stories. Dickens’ approach to the novella was to divide it into distinct episodes, called staves, a term that refers to a musical notation staff. The use of this term synchronizes beautifully with the title, A Christmas Carol

The story is largely allegorical, with a clear theme of redemption. Each ghost has a specific function: the Ghost of Christmas Past represents memory; the Ghost of Christmas Present represents charity; and finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come represents the universal fear of judgment after death. Scrooge symbolizes a self-centered, self-regarding society. By way of contrast, the Cratchits portray the joy that may be experienced despite poverty and difficult circumstances. Delivering a staunch monologue in support of Christmas, Fred, Scrooge’s nephew, serves as a foil to Scrooge and a vision of what Scrooge may yet become.

It is here that we see the moral of the play: Each of us has the opportunity to be redeemed from a life of inward focus to one of outward focus. When confronted with memories of a happier past, an understanding of those less fortunate, and the paralyzing thought of punishment or reward after death, we can complete the conversion to become charitable, caring, and socially conscious members of society.

As you enjoy this timeless production, allow yourself a moment for personal reflection on the glorious memories of Christmases past, the joys that can be found in the present, and the optimism for a better and brighter future. I hope that you will find A Christmas Carol to be a magical, reminiscent encounter illustrating the spirit of Christmas, which can last throughout the year.

With warm wishes for a happy Christmas, Rachael Hubbard

**My efforts are dedicated to Jeremy Levesque, a young man who portrayed the character of Ebenezer Scrooge beautifully on the stage and who lived in the present with a joy and energy that truly exemplified the spirit of Christmas. We lost him at a very young age, but the lessons that his young life taught us live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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 performance.

TheCast (in alphabetical order)

Lillian ............................................................................................................................................Clare Baker

Scrooge ....................................................................................................................................Mike Baker, Jr.

Mrs. Cratchit ..........................................................................................................................Melanie Bales

Bob Cratchit ..............................................................................................................................Brian Clarke

Fred, Ghost of Christmas Future ..........................................................................Alexander Collins

Dick Wilkins, Topper ..........................................................................................................John Dabeck

Little Fan ............................................................................................................................Penny Gallagher

Child Soloist ....................................................................................................................................Eva Gary

Girl Cratchit ......................................................................................................................Lindsey Gattuso

Peter Cratchit ................................................................................................................Benjamin Gossart

Belinda Cratchit ..............................................................................................................Kathryne Gould

Fezziwig, Poulterer ..................................................................................................................Larry Grey

Ghost of Christmas Past ........................................................................................................Olivia Hays

Marley’s Ghost, Ghost of Christmas Present, Pawnbroker Joe ....................Robert Heinly

Gentleman Two ....................................................................................................................Joshua Jarrett

Belle ...........Delaney Keefe

Belle’s Child ...Katie King

Fred’s Wife............................................................................................................................Whitney Lloyd

Tiny Tim ......................................................................................................Jovani Morales-Shackelford

Young Scrooge ................................................................................................................Thomas Norman

Martha Cratchit ................................................................................................................Samantha Price

Boy Scrooge ..............................................................................................................................Charles Pritz

Mrs. Fezziwig ................................................................................................................Colleen Robinson

Turkey Boy ............................................................................................................................Charlie Ruppe

Gentleman One ............................................................................................................John Shackelford

Laundress ....................................................................................................................Cheryl Sinsabaugh

Belle’s Child ........................................................................................................................Reagan Stilwell

Boy Cratchit ......................................................................................................................Bobby Sweeney

Belle’s Child ................................................................................................................................Daler Truitt

Girl Caroler, Ignorance ....................................................................................................Viktoria Truitt

Housekeeper ............................................................................................................................Linda Wells

Belle’s Child, Want ..............................................................................................................Katya Zaitsev

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Susan Driscoll Blount • Evolution Home • Virginia Lacey • Tina McCrea

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TheCrew

Producers ..................................................................................................Eddy Roger Parker, Jayn Rife

Director ............................................................................................................................Rachael Hubbard

Musical Director ......................................................................................................................Linda Wells

Choreographer ..................................................................................................Grace Manly Machanic

Dance Captain ..........................................................................................................................Clare Baker

Stage Manager ......................................................................................................................Austin Fodrie

Advisor to Stage Manager ..............................................................................Margaret Evans-Joyce

Set Design ..........................................................................................Andrea D’Amato, Brian Sentman

Master Carpenters ........................................................................Andrea D’Amato, Brian Sentman

Assisted by: Ken Cahoon, Alan Carniol, Sharon Delap, Michael Forcina, John Gossart, John Hays, Jim Hutzler, Tomika McDougald, David Meyer, Rob Price, David Pritz, Dan Remmers, Clara Ritger, Alex Sweeney, Tad Thomas, Aline Ueno, Drew Watt

Set Painter ..........................................................................................................Diedre Nicholson Lamb

Assisted by: Gillian Chen, Chuck Leonard

Set Decoration ............................................................................Susan Driscoll Blount, CJ Mikowski

Lighting Design ......................................................................................................................Nancy Owen

Master Electrician ......................................................................................................................Liz Owen

Assisted by: Marzanne Claiborne, Kimberly Crago, Jim Hartz, Pam Lenowich, Micheal O'Connor, Doug Olmsted, Nicholas Roy, Marg Soroos

Sound Design ..............................................................................................................................Alan Wray

Assisted by: Jack Seaver, Liz Tipton

Projection Design ................................................................................................................Austin Fodrie

Assistant Projection Design ......................................................................Jim Hartz, Janice Rivera

Property Design ....................................................................................................................Ben Norcross

Assisted by: Maria Ciarrocchi, Alexandra Mees, Adrian Steel

Costume Design ..................................................................................Ceci Albert, Lisa Brownsword

Assisted by: Annie Vroom

Wardrobe ....................................................................................................Jean Coyle, Margaret Snow

Hair/Wig Design ..........................................................................................................Heather Norcross

Assisted by: Clare Baker, Delaney Keefe

Makeup Design ....................................................................................................................Lori Bonnette

Accent Coach ..............................................................................................................Cheryl Sinsabaugh

Special Effects .Art Snow

Rigging ...Russell Wyland

Photographer ....................................................................................................................Veronica Bruno

Young Actor Coordinator ....................................................................................................Leah Hayes

Audition Coordinator ..................................................................................................Maria Ciarrocchi

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

Scenes

A Christmas Carol is performed in one act with no

Scenes

Stave 1: Marley’s Ghost

Stave 2: The First of the Three Spirits

Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits

Stave 4: The Last of the Spirits

Stave 5: The End of It

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