presents A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
and adapted
DEC. 4–19,2015 www.thelittletheatre.com
written by Charles Dickens produced by Lloyd Bittinger directed
by Rachael Hubbard
Nominated for ten Tony Awards, this musical explores the lives of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, Edith ‘Little Edie’ Bouvier Beale. Their home in the Hampton’s, Grey Gardens, is in shambles and so are their lives. Edith and Edie, both relatives of Jackie Kennedy, once lived fun, lavish lives but have since become recluses in their home, where they live with stray animals, relive moments from their past, and talk about their escape from the decaying mansion, though it becomes obvious they never will. JAN. 16–FEB. 6,2016 703-683-0496 www.thelittletheatre.com _________ BOX OFFICE CominginJanuary GREY Gardens
music
presents
book by Doug Wright
by Scott Frankel • lyrics by Michael Korie directed by Christopher Dykton
produced by
Rachel Alberts and John Monnett
A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
written by Charles Dickens produced by Lloyd Bittinger directed and adapted by Rachael Hubbard presents
PRESIDENT Lloyd Bittinger
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ARTISTIC SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Beverley Benda
BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................................................Rae Edmonson
BUILDING....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale
DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................................Jim Howard
EDUCATION........................................................................................................................................Roland B. Gomez
FRONT OF HOUSE........................................................................................................................................Eddie Page
MEMBERSHIP......................................................................................................................................Maria Ciarrocchi
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......................................................................................................................Carolyn Winters
Executive Secretary................................................................................................................Margaret Evans-Joyce
Archivist................................................................................................................................................Barbara Helsing
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: Wed.–Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. 1
Director’s Notes
Why is A Christmas Carol so beloved? If I were to ask you what your favorite Christmas carol was, the answers would vary greatly. Some would cite “Silent Night” while others would insist “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is the most cherished carol. And yet Charles Dickens’ classic story may be as much-loved as any of these dear holiday songs. Dickens’ approach to the novella, written in 1843, 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.
I have loved this narrative since I was a child and have watched every filmed version of the tale. One of our family traditions is to attend a stage production of A Christmas Carol each Christmas. I was lucky enough to be cast in the show on four occasions, and this year marks the fourth opportunity I have had to direct it. I have even led study groups through Dickens’ luscious descriptions of Christmas feasts and puddings, city streets and boroughs, and rich character sketches of Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge.
So why do so many of us love this story? For many reasons: its short length (it takes only about two hours to read in its entirety); its subject matter (who doesn’t love Christmas, besides Ebenezer Scrooge, of course); and its delightful characters (the dear Tiny Tim, who speaks the unforgettable “God bless us every one”). But perhaps the most important reason we cherish A Christmas Carol is our delight in watching the transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge into a kind, caring, charming man. And as we watch, perhaps we are transformed just a bit ourselves.
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 that 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.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Susan Boyd • Angie Gary • Dana Gattuso • Joanna Henry
Bobbie Herbst • Tina Barry McCrea • Stephanie Zaitsev
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The Cast (in alphabetical appearance)
Belle’s Child, Young Dick Wilkins, Running Boy ............................................Jayson Altieri Jr.
Belle ................................................................................................................................................Clare Baker
Tiny Tim ......................................................................................................................Nathaniel Burkhead
Marley ..................................................................................................................................Daniel Calderon
Young Scrooge, John ..............................................................................................................Carson Carr
Mr. Whitham ............................................................................................................................Colin Davies
Boy Cratchit ..............................................................................................................Avery Clifford Evans
Bob Cratchit ........................................................................................................................Matthew Fager
Belle’s Child, Fan ..................................................................................................................Celeste Gary
Martha Cratchit ..............................................................................................................................Eva Gary
Belinda Cratchit ..............................................................................................................Lindsey Gattuso
Old Joe .............Terry Gish
Fezziwig ..............................................................................................................Roland Branford Gomez
Mrs. Cratchit ..................................................................................................................Kacie Greenwood
Ebenezer Scrooge ..................................................................................................Lawrence O. Grey Jr.
Peter Cratchit ............................................................................................................................Johnie Hays
Mrs. Hogarth ..................................................................................................................................Leah Hays
Lillian, Caroline ........................................................................................................................Olivia Hays
Ghost of Christmas Past, Maid ................................................................................Tristiana Hinton
Belle’s Child, Turkey Boy, Ignorance, Running Boy ..............................................Morgan Jay
Mr. Hopwood, Poulterer ....................................................................................................Dan Lavanga
Fred’s Wife, Mrs. Fezziwig ............................................................................................Whitney Lloyd
Mrs. Dilber ..........................................................................................................................Janette Moman
Ghost of Christmas Present ....................................................................................Heather Norcross
Fred, Ghost of Christmas Future ........................................................................................Erik Rieloff
Boy Scrooge ..............................................................................................................................Iain Schlegel
Dick Wilkins, Topper ..................................................................................................John Tyler Trope
Belle’s Child, Lamplighter, Running Boy ....................................................................Daler Truitt
Belle’s Child, Child Soloist, Beggar Girl ....................................................................Viktoria Truitt
Girl Cratchit, Want ..............................................................................................................Katya Zaitsev
Setting
London, England, during the Industrial Revolution (1800s).
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
A Christmas Carol is performed in one act with no intermission.
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The Crew
Producer .Lloyd Bittinger
Director ............................................................................................................................Rachael Hubbard
Assistant Producer ........................................................................................................Beverly Ashcraft
Assistant to the Producer ................................................................................................John Scherfel
Musical Director ......................................................................................................................Linda Wells
Choreographer ................................................................................................................Grace Machanic
Stage Managers ..............................................Austin Fodrie, Katilyn Mairena, Alexandra Mees
Assistant Stage Managers Brooke Angel, Rebecca Balough, Jack Barbour
Hans Burkholder, Lucas Burkholder, Tomika McDougald, Hannah Maher Miller, David Wiseman
Set Design and Construction ..................................................................................Andrea D’Amato
Construction Crew............Alan Carniol, Joel Durgavich, Chris Feldmann, Michael Forcina, Jeff Gathers, Waqasul Haq, John Hays, Jim Hutzler, Malinda Nafziger, Jeff Nesmeyer
Set Painting ............................................................................................................................Alex Taliesen
Set Decoration ..................................................................................................................Russell Wyland
Lighting Design ..................................................................................................Jeffrey Scott Auerbach
Master Electrician ..................................................................................................Micheal J. O’Connor
Assisted by: Marzanne Claiborne, Kimberly Crago, Charles Dragonette, Jim Hartz, Pam Leonowich, Doug Olmsted, Donna Reynolds, Nicholas Roy, Sherry Singer, Marg Soroos
Sound Design ..............................................................................................................................Lynn Lacey
Assisted by: Keith Bell, Eileen Doherty, Malinda Nafziger, David Rampy, Jack Seaver, Kimberly Sonntag, Gene Warner
Costume Design ............................................................................................Jean Schlicting, Kit Sibley
Assisted by: Mary Busse
Wardrobe ............................................................................................................................Margaret Snow
Assisted by: Angie Gary
Property Design ................................................................................................................Whitney Lloyd
Assisted by: Carlyn Lightfoot, Malinda Nafziger, Leslie Reed
Hair/Wig Design ....................................................................................Heather Norcross, Kit Sibley
Makeup Design ....................................................................................................................Lori Bonnette
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland
Special Effects .Art Snow
Photographer ......................................................................................................................Doug Olmsted
Young Actor Coordinator ........................................................................................................Leah Hays
Dance Captain ..........................................................................................................................Clare Baker
Double Tech Dinner ............................................................................................................Becky Patton
Assisted by:Jamie Blake
Opening Night Party ..........................................................................................................Virginia Lacey
Assisted by: Mary Hutzler, Sherry Lord, Alison Tregea
Auditions ............................................................................................................................Mary Lou Bruno
Assisted by: Sherry Clarke, Eileen Doherty, Bobbie Herbst, Alexandra Mees, Margaret Snow
A special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.
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