A Christmas Carol
Student Matinee
Grade Level: 2-12
Performances
- Dec 9 @ 9:30am
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This inventive adaptation of Dickens' classic story imaginatively rejuvenates this familiar tale, bringing back the warmth, charm and humor at the heart of the story. Much of Dickens' original text is used, with six actors sharing narration, and portraying various characters with the aid of a simple hat, a cloak, a robe, etc. A live fiddler underscores the story with traditional Christmas music, and a hand-cranked wind machine and a thunder sheet creates a delightfully theatrical atmosphere. Uncluttered by spectacle, the audience's imagination is free to soar, and this classic story comes to life in a way you’ve never imagined. The Public Theatre's version begins with a child reading a copy of Dickens' novel. As the child reads, five actors and a fiddler magically appear and slowly coax the child into joining the story and into eventually becoming the character of Tiny Tim. It's a marvelous metaphor for the way literature grabs and transforms us, as well as an original way of illuminating this inspiring tale of human redemption. With a run time of 70 min. it fits nicely into a school day. THIS PRODUCTION ALWAYS SELLS OUT, SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY.
Make your reservation for A Christmas Carol today... It's Easy!
- or call our business office at 782-2211.
- Let us know what school you are from and how many students and chaperones will be attending.
