Celebrate the Holidays with BCP's A Christmas Carol at the Broomfield Audi

By Bette Erickson

Charles Dickens’ not to be missed holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” is back on the Broomfield Auditorium stage this month presented by the Broomfield Community Players (BCP). Directed by Melissa Williams, the adaptation by Steve Blount is a family-friendly production closely following the original Dickens’ story of reflection and redemption. Using minimalistic sets and sumptuous costumes, the heart-warming story takes audiences back in time to Victorian England.

The story unfolds on Christmas Eve as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley reveals that his own greed and hard-heartedness have resulted in an afterlife of turmoil and chains.

He warns Scrooge that his fate will be the same unless he changes his ways. Three spirits visit Scrooge that night, giving him insight into the past, present, and future, ultimately culminating in a moving transformation for Scrooge. The following morning, Scrooge begins life anew as a changed man, finally celebrating Christmas with a softened and generous heart.

With a cast of 11 adults and six youth actors, the talented BCP ensemble offers audiences all there is to love about community theater.

“Justin Davis reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge, along with Alan Krueger as Fezziwig and Tristine Henderson as Belle,” producer Beth Crosby said. “Brian Dowling, an accomplished actor new to BCP, brings the spooky to the stage with his portrayal of Jacob Marley. We’re also excited to welcome youth actor Evie Sickbert as the Ghost of Christmas Past.”

Crosby has been involved with the Broomfield Community Players since its inception in 2016. BCP offers three productions per year: a spring performance; a late summer/early fall show, and a holiday event, she explained.

“’A Christmas Carol’ is a family-friendly production,” Crosby said. “It’s a great way to introduce families and children to live theater.”

When asked what she enjoys most about live theater, Crosby replied, “I think it brings people together in a way we’ve lost touch with. There’s something about the collective experience, taking a story journey together is so valuable and it builds unity.”

While this is the third time BCP has presented ‘A Christmas Carol’ to the community, each performance offers something different, including a new stage manager, Christina Sickbert.

Crosby said BCP is always looking for acting talent, in addition to volunteers for costume and set design, ushers, backstage help, and more. If you’d like to get involved with the Broomfield Community Players, visit facebook.com/ broomfieldcommunityplayers.

Bette Erickson writes about people, places, and events. Contact her at bette_erickson@hotmail.com.