A Christmas Carol - Dec 2023

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adapted for the stage by Donna Ferragut written by Charles Dickens produced by sheri ratick stroud & Mary Beth Smith-Toomey directed by Jonathan Mulberg

DEC. 1 – 16, 2023 www.thelittletheatre.com

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A Christmas

Carol adapted for the stage by Donna Ferragut written by Charles Dickens produced by sheri ratick stroud & Mary Beth Smith-Toomey directed by Jonathan Mulberg

Adapted from a novella by Charles Dickens. Script adapted by Donna Ferragut Cover Illustration by Arnold Varga (1969)

PRESIDENT Frank D. Shutts II BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARTISTIC SUPPORT.............................................................................................. Beverley Benda BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................. Lloyd Bittinger BUILDING.................................................................................................................... Myke Taister DEVELOPMENT...................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino EDUCATION..................................................................................................... Heather Sanderson FRONT OF HOUSE....................................................................................................... Genie Baskir MEMBERSHIP............................................................................................................. Kadira Coley PRODUCTION..................................................................................................... Rachael Hubbard PUBLIC RELATIONS..................................................................................................... Fred C. Lash SEASONAL PLANNING..................................................................................... Eleanore Tapscott TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................ Ken Crowley Treasurer.......................................................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino Secretary to the Board....................................................................................................................Lynn O’Connell Executive Secretary.................................................................................................................................Jamie Blake Archivist...................................................................................................................................... Charles Dragonette Business Manager..................................................................................................................... Kim Smith-Salmon Box Office Manager........................................................................................................................Jeffery Westlake Legal Counsel.............................................................................................................. Brian T. Goldstein, Esquire

The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Public Performances: Tues.–Fri. at 8:00 p.m. and Sat. – Sun. at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Any videotaping or other video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Director’s Notes When I was growing up in California, my introduction to this story was through the musical Scrooge. I was 7 years old, and I played Tiny Tim. I had no idea what the story was about or that it was a holiday tradition.

I only knew that a grumpy old man somehow became happy.

Three decades later and in a new role as director, I find there is a lot more to this classic Victorian ghost story. What this story and many of Dickens’ other works are about is our collective humanity. Dickens himself was a rags-to-riches story and wanted his fellow Victorians to celebrate mankind and be charitable to those in need. Dickens was a big proponent of embracing the community around you, and we have also done that here with this production.

While every member of this production is extremely talented, no single person could tell this story. Each member of our cast, crew and production team has brought their creativity, generosity and unique enthusiasm to this classic holiday tradition. We can tell this story effectively only when we come together.

This community also includes you, our audience. Thank you for joining us. We are all in this together, and everyone is worthy of redemption and community. I hope that you take Dickens’ message and a song in your heart with you wherever you go. I wish you a happy, merry and bright holiday season.

Jonathan Mulberg Director In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators) They are located as follows: 1. in the lobby, near the Council Green Room 2. in the cast entrance hallway, near backstage door 3. in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor

For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit.

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Cast (in order of appearance) Scrooge........................................................................................................... Bob Chaves Bob Cratchit.......................................................................................... James Senavitis Ghost of Christmas Past, Ruth................................................................Elena Ruiz Charles Dickens, Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present..... Justin Beland Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Dilber, Fezziwig Party Guest Dancer..................Melissa “Missy” Ledesma-Leese Fred, Ghost of Christmas Future, Dick Wilkins.............. Christian Huggard Marley, Pawnbroker Joe..................................................................Steven Malone Young Scrooge, Topper, Businessman #2................................. Garrett Walsh Mrs. Pipchin, Mrs. Fezziwig.................................................Aimée Meher-Homji Belle, Caroline, Mary......................................................................... Cristine Casais Father, Businessman #1, Caroline’s Husband, Fezziwig Party Guest................................................................... David McCarthy Martha Cratchit, Miss Fezziwig... Anoushka Sharma (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) Martha Cratchit, Miss Fezziwig................ Miranda Lacy (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,15) Boy Scrooge, Belle Family, Cratchit Boy................................................William Carden (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,15) Boy Scrooge, Belle Family, Cratchit Boy............................................. Callan Smiley (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) Tiny Tim.........................................................................Nina Hall (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,16) Tiny Tim........................................Cecelia Garbaliauskas (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,15) Peter Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest.........................Graham Arnold (Dec. 3,6,8,9,12,13,15) Peter Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest.......................... Connor Maloney (Dec. 2,5,7,10,14,16) Turkey Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest.....................Malcolm Lamond (Dec. 3,6,8,9,12,13,15) Turkey Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest...... Georgiana “Gigi” Hubbard (Dec. 2,5,7,10,14,15,16) Fan, Belle Family, Cratchit Girl.......................... Katie Ellis (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,15) Fan, Belle Family, Cratchit Girl........Aria Bierzynski (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) 4

Belinda Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest.............................Alexandra Closs (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,15) Belinda Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest.....................Samantha Taylor (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) Urchin, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest......................Arielle Senavitis (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) Belle’s Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest.................... Patrick Aronstam (Dec. 2,5,7,10,12,14,16) Urchin, Belle’s Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest.......Maia Sandoval-Moshenberg (Dec. 3,6,8,9,13,15) A Christmas Carol is performed without intermission.

It runs for approximately one hour.

TIME PERIOD AND SETTING 1840s Victorian England ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Rachael Hubbard, Frank D. Shutts II, Kim Smith-Salmon, Jeffery Westlake, all our A Christmas Carol parents The Little Theater of Alexandria thanks the following organizations for generously providing pre-show music: Alexandria Harmonizers, Arlington Concert Band, Arlington Philharmonic, McLean Symphony, The Capital Hearings, Washington Revels, Whiskey Before Breakfast Band….and more!

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Crew Producers....................................sheri ratick stroud, Mary Beth Smith-Toomey Director.............................................................................................. Jonathan Mulberg Stage Manager............................................................................................ Jack Rollins Music Director...................................................................................... Abbie Mulberg Assistant Producer............................................................................. Rebecca Grutz Set Design.....................................................................................................Julie Fischer Co-Master Carpenters........................................Shah Choudhury, Julie Fischer Assisted by Chris Feldman, Jim Hutzler, Greg Matthes, Jeff Nesmeyer, Tom O’Reilly, Mathew Trowbridge Lighting Design......................................................................................Arie McSherry Master Electrician................................................................................Arie McSherry Assisted by Connor Adcox, Silas Andrews, Lloyd Bittinger, Pamela Leonowich, Sherry Singer Sound Design.............................................................................................. Gary Zacuto Audio Engineer..........................................................................................Jackie Owen Costume Design.............................................Juliana Cofrancesco, Carol Pappas Hair and Makeup Design........................................................... Natalie Turkevich Set Painting................................................................................................. Mona Wargo Assisted by Marcella Harris, Janet Kennelly, Karen Maline, Margaret McCarthy, Sheryl Rakestraw, Wendy Sneff, Paul Volden Properties Design................................................................. Brooke Angel Markley Assisted by Cynthia Easton, Phyllis Johnson Wardrobe Coordinator............................................................Robin Worthington Assisted by Beth Adler, Shelby Baker, Caroline Pade, Margaret Snow Assistant Stage Managers..................Caroline Baker, Danny Ehrlich (Lead), Fiona Stevens, Jamie Wolfe, Photographer...................................................................................................Fred Lash Rigging.............................................................................................. Russell M. Wyland Audition Coordinator.......................................................................... Sherry Clarke Assisted by Robin Gold, Rebecca Grutz, Barbara Hayes, Anne Shively Our special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.

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Underscoring Musicians Piano.........................................................................................................Stella Monshaw Violin....................................................................Maggie Johnson, Rebekah Givens Cello.........................................................................................................Karen Helbrecht Flute........................................................................... Theresa Harris, Abbie Mulberg Guitar...............................................................................................................Jackie Owen Trinity Brass: Trumpet–Bob Reid, Nick Rozen • Horn–Mark Stanga Trombone–Ben Green • Tuba–Don Resnikov Organ............................................................................................................Justin Streletz Mandolin................................................................................................... Bobby LaRose Banjo................................................................................................................ Butch Owen Percussion......................................................................................... Jonathan Mulberg On Stage Musicians Guitar.............................................................................Bob Chaves, Stephen Malone Mandolin..................................................................................................... Justin Beland SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Introduction – Charles Dickens Prologue “Deck the Halls” – Children’s Chorus Scene 1 – Scrooge’s Counting House Scene 2 – Marley’s Ghost Scene 3 – The First of Three Spirits “Love Came Down at Christmas” – Anoushka Sharma/Cristina Casais (alternating), Garrett Walsh, Christian Huggard, Melissa Ledesma-Leese Scene 4 – The Second of Three Spirits “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” – The Cratchit Family Scene 5 – The Last of the Spirits “‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” – Cristina Casais Scene 6 – Christmas Day “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” – Children’s Chorus “Here We Come A-Wassailing” – Company “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” – Company, Audience

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Meet the Cast (in alphabetical order) Graham Arnold (Peter Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest) is thrilled to be making his acting debut in LTA’s production of A Christmas Carol. A student of LTA’s acting and improv classes, Graham attempted his first-ever audition this year and was overjoyed to be cast in A Christmas Carol. Graham is a fifth-grade student at Stratford Landing Elementary School. He loves acting and is grateful to be part of the LTA community. He thanks his family and beloved dog for their support!

Patrick Aronstam (Belle’s Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest) is bravely venturing through his very first theatrical production. He is currently taking two acting classes on Saturdays at LTA. Patrick is also an enthusiastic Cub Scout who loves camping and digging in the dirt outside.

Justin Beland (Charles Dickens, Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present) is having a nanty narking in his LTA debut in A Christmas Carol (his first stage performance in many, many years) and has been quite the gigglemug throughout the process. He encourages you to drain a bumper of gum-tickler and enjoy the show. He dedicates this show to his children, who have been forced to listen to Tim Curry’s audiobook performance of A Christmas Carol on winter car rides for many, many years.

Aria Bierzynski (Fan, Belle Family, Cratchit Girl) is pumped for her LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. She is new to theater but has enjoyed productions such as The Lion King and Into the Woods. Aria wants to thank her family—Mom, Dad, Ayla, Manga, PopPop, Granny, Grandpa, Auntie MoMo, Auntie Alyssa and Uncle Julian—for inspiring her creativity; Auntie Liz for taking her to multiple productions at the Kennedy Center; and her LTA teachers, Ms. Carol, Ms. Heather and Mr. Michael, for helping her to embrace the stage.

William Carden (Boy Scrooge, Belle Family, Cratchit Boy) is delighted to be making his LTA debut with A Christmas Carol.

He is a fourth-grade student at Stratford Landing Elementary School. He loves to perform and has enjoyed participating in LTA’s summer camps and workshops. In addition to theater, he is also a Cub Scout and likes camping, listening to music, and singing in the shower.

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Meet the Cast Cristina Casais (Belle, Caroline, Mary) is delighted to be making her LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. Cristina is a DMV theatre and film actress. Past shows and films include: Just Like Us (GMU), There for You (DC48), the DC premiere of Rags the Musical (GMU) and The 100th Meridian (GMU). She is an alumna of George Mason University’s Theatre Program, where she received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She would like to thank her friends, family and mentors for their constant support!

Bob Chaves (Scrooge) “It’s like coming home for Christmas,” says Bob about being back at LTA, where he took his first acting class and appeared in his first NOVA community theatre show some 35 years ago. He has previously appeared on the LTA stage as Scrooge in 2019 and as Marley in 2021. Favorite roles over the years include Gardner Church, Painting Churches (Stagecoach Theatre), Mr. Laurence, Little Women (MCP) and Neville, The Secret Garden (RCP). Joy of the season to all, near and far.

Alexandra Closs (Belinda Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest) appeared in Rise Up Theatre’s productions of Newsies (as Jojo) this spring and Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. Edition (hyena/lioness/gazelle) the year prior. She has studied musical theatre, ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop with Art in Motion dance company. Alexandra studies music (classical voice, clarinet and piano) and has performed the national anthem, a cappella, for her swim team competitions. Alexandra is happy to be part of her first production with LTA! Katie Ellis (Fan, Belle Family, Cratchit Girl) is delighted to be making her LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. She has appeared in Oliver! and The Music Man (St. Rita Catholic School). She also enjoyed playing Orsino in Twelfth Night (Shakespeare Club). Katie is a fourth-grader who hopes to add many more plays and musicals to her resume in the coming years. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and continued encouragement.

Cecilia Garbaliauskas (Tiny Tim) is over the moon for her acting debut—thanks, LTA! Special thanks to big brother and sister for inspiration with their own stage performances and to Mom and Dad for loving support!

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Meet the Cast (continued) Nina Hall (Tiny Tim) This is Nina’s first performance at LTA, and she is very excited to begin her journey as an actress.

Georgianna “Gigi” Hubbard (Turkey Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest) She wishes to thank her mom, dad, friends, and her King Charles Cavaliers, London Rose, Mr. Darcy, Oatsie, Poppy Flanders and sweet Patches, who recently crossed the rainbow bridge.

Christian Huggard (Fred, Ghost of Christmas Future, Dick Wilkins) is excited to be making his debut at LTA in A Christmas Carol.

Some of his favorite past theater roles include Guiderius in Cymbeline (Shakespeare in the Dark) and Melebeus in Galatea (SITD) and directing a critically acclaimed production of Henry V. Christian is a recent graduate of William & Mary and thanks his friends, family and girlfriend for putting up with his lifelong obsession with the stage.

Miranda Lacy (Martha Cratchit, Miss Fezziwig) is delighted to appear as Martha in LTA’s A Christmas Carol for the second time and is honored to work with Jonathan, the producers and the whole cast and crew. Other favorite shows include Romeo and Juliet (TPE), Frozen Jr. (ACCT) and Shrek the Musical (MVCCT). When not onstage, Miranda can be found working with the set building and tech crews at National Cathedral School or dancing at Center Stage in Fairfax.

Malcolm Lamond (Turkey Child, Want/Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest) is beyond stoked to be making his LTA debut as Turkey Child in A Christmas Carol. Malcolm would like to thank Heather Sanderson for inspiring his love of theater, and his friends and family for their support. Malcolm is a fifth-grader at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.

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Melissa “Missy” Ledesma-Leese (Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Dilber, Fezziwig Party Guest Dancer) is overjoyed to return to LTA. She cut her teeth in the theatre craft at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. Since then, she has shared her love of theatre with audiences as far away as Italy and Lesotho! She includes A Chorus Line (Morales), A Shayna Maidel (Rose White), and Working (Housewife) among her favorite roles. Last seen as the Ghost of Christmas Past here at LTA, she is excited to be back. Missy dedicates this performance to her “two favorite boys.”

Steven Malone (Marley, Pawnbroker Joe) is delighted to be making his LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. Previous shows include Murder of Gonzago (Stephano–Chesapeake Shakespeare Company), As You Like It (Adam–BP), And Then There Were None (Gen. MacKenzie–KAT), An Eye for an Eye [the BACCHAE] (Tiresias–directed by Mediombo Fofana for Capital Fringe), She Speaks! Shakespeare’s Women (Brutus, Lord Capulet–Flying Muskrats Theatre Company) and numerous staged readings. Training at Theatre Lab and Studio Acting Conservatory.

He thanks his wife, Mary, for her amazing support.

Connor Maloney (Peter Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest) is extremely excited to be making his theatrical debut in A Christmas Carol with this amazing cast and crew! He has also appeared in projects including June Ovens and YMCA commercials and the museum piece “Basics of the Holocaust.” When not acting, Connor can be found baking, biking, rock climbing or playing baseball. He would like to thank his mom for encouraging him to do this. He is excited to perform for you and hopes you enjoy the play!

David McCarthy (Father, Businessman #1, Caroline’s Husband, Fezziwig Party Guest) is excited to be making his LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. Favorite roles have been a Shriner in Bye Bye Birdie, Officer O’Hara in Arsenic and Old Lace, King Arthur in Camelot and roles in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Les Misérables (West End Players). A special thanks to Carl Malone and Diana and Anson Heagle, without whom his love for stage acting would have never been realized.

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Meet the Cast (continued) Aimée Meher-Homji (Mrs. Pipchin, Mrs. Fezziwig) is thrilled to return to LTA, where she previously played Mrs. Cratchit and Mrs. Pipchin in A Christmas Carol and Mrs. Cratchit in Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge. Notable roles include Mrs. Crenshaw in Three Times a Lady, for which she received the NVTA Festival Best Actress Award, Phedre in Phedre and Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest. Aimée has received nominations for Best Actress at the A.C.T. Awards and NVTA for her performances in BecauseHeCan and You Belong to Me. Film credits include shows on the National Geographic Channel.

Elena Ruiz (Ghost of Christmas Past, Ruth) is delighted to be returning to LTA! Favorite roles include Little Fan and the Turkey Boy in A Christmas Carol (LTA) and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at her high school (Trinity School at Meadow View). Elena has received training from Heather Sanderson and Cheryl Felicia Rhoads.

So thankful for my friends, family and God for supporting me and making this possible.

Maia Sandoval-Moshenberg (Urchin, Belle’s Child, Want/ Ignorance, Fezziwig Party Guest) has practiced a lot and is excited to finally perform A Christmas Carol at LTA with the rest of the amazing cast. She participated in the LTA Spring Showcase in Thirty-Three Little Pigs as Poet Pig, Celebrity Pig and Ninja Pig. She plays the trombone in her school band and plays the piano outside of school.

She is also in her school’s chorus. Although she is nervous, she can’t wait for her performances.

Arielle Senavitis (Urchin, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest) is happy to return to the LTA stage, along with her actor parents, where she started her theatrical career in LTA’s critically acclaimed 2019 and 2020 productions of A Christmas Carol. 2019 saw her stage debut as the “Littlest Cratchit Girl,” and in 2020 she sang her way into the hearts of many a theatergoer as Tiny Tim. Arielle would like to thank the director, producers, cast and crew. God bless us ... everyone!!!

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James Senavitis (Bob Cratchit) is delighted to return to the LTA stage alongside his wife, Aimée Meher-Homji (Mrs. Pipchin and Mrs. Fezziwig), and daughter Arielle Senavitis. His local stage credits include Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest, Raybud in Dearly Departed, Lenny in Rumors, Shep in Bell, Book and Candle, Mr. Seiko in The Teahouse of the August Moon, Coach Bolton in High School Musical, Alan in Picnic, G.W. Nethercott in Sordid Lives and Tony in You Can’t Take It with You. He has also appeared on TV in National Geographic Channel’s Interpol Investigates.

Anoushka Sharma (Martha Cratchit, Miss Fezziwig) is delighted to be working alongside the talented artists of the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Her favorite credits include A Christmas Carol with Ford’s Theatre, Musical of Musicals with RCP, Anne with Kota Productions and Sleeping Beauty with Pied Piper Theater. She is grateful to her family, friends and the theater community for their relentless support. She also has some commercials and industrials under her belt. She dreams to be a famous actress one day and, like Tom Hanks told her, continue performing because “it’s a joy and privilege to be able to perform”!

Callan Smiley (Boy Scrooge, Belle Family, Cratchit Boy) is excited to be making his theatrical debut! Callan is a thirdgrader in Alexandria, and he sings with the National Children’s Chorus. Callan would like to thank his parents, brother, grandparents and friends for their continued support.

Samantha Taylor (Belinda Cratchit, Belle Family, Fezziwig Party Guest) is excited to be making her formal LTA debut in A Christmas Carol. She has appeared in several shows through classes taken, including Alice in Wonderland (Alice, LTA), Henry V (Henry, Encore Stage and Studio) and Annie (Orphan, Musical Theater at Dance Sensations). Samantha continues to take classes at LTA and other local schools to bring more to the stage at every show.

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Meet the Cast (continued) Garrett Walsh (Young Scrooge, Businessman #2, Topper) is happy to perform in his first LTA show in A Christmas Carol!

Garrett has performed in many shows, including Les Misérables (Moorestown Theater Company/MTC), Shrek (MTC) and Hairspray (MTC).

His favorite roles have been Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Art Centre Theatre). Garrett recently moved to the NOVA area from Dallas and is happy to be involved in the performing arts again!

Theater Abbreviations Used in LTA Playbills ACCT – Aldersgate Church Community Theater ACT – Alliance of Community Theaters AP – Anacostia Playhouse AS – Arena Stage ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company ASGT – Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre BCT – Bowie Community Theatre BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory CCP – Chevy Chase Players CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company CPA– Colonial Players of Annapolis CRT – Castaways Repertory Theatre CT – Chalice Theater CTG – Center Theater Group in Los Angeles DTC – Damascus Theatre Company DS – Dominion Stage ES – Encore Stage ESP – Elden Street Players (now NST) FCT – Fauquier Community Theatre FP – Foundry Players (now CCDC) FST – First Stage Tysons FT – Ford’s Theatre

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GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP) GMU – George Mason University GSP – Good Shepherd Players HBP – Hard Bargain Players IS – Infinity Stage KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre KT – Keegan Theatre Company LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria MCP – McLean Community Players MP – Montgomery Playhouse MTA – McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP) MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre NST – NextStop Theatre NVP – Northern Virginia Players NVTA – Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance OTC – Olney Theater Center PCP – Port City Playhouse PGLT – Prince George’s Little Theatre PPF – Providence Players of Fairfax PTC – Potomac Theatre Company Inc. PTP – Port Tobacco Players

PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre RCP – Reston Community Players RHT – Round House Theatre RLT – Rockville Little Theatre RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre SCT – Springfield Community Theater SITD – Shakespeare in the Dark SMP – St Mark’s Players SP – Sterling Playmakers SSS – Silver Spring Stage ST – Signature Theatre STC – Shakespeare Theatre Company STC – StageCoach Theatre Company TACT – The American Century Theater TAP – The Arlington Players TAT – The Alliance Theatre TBP – The British Players TCP – Tantallon Community Players TTL – The Theatre Lab 2FT – Second Flight Theatre VC – Vpstart Crow VTC – Vienna Theatre Company WAC – Workhouse Arts Center WATCH – Washington Area Theatre Community Honors ZS – Zemfira Stage

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produced by Jaclyn Robertson & Mary Beth-Smith Toomey directed by Krissy McGregor Winner of seven Tony Awards including best Musical!

Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.

Based on the popular comic strip, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Annie, the downon-her-luck orphan, fights her way out of the Depression and into the heart of Daddy Warbucks while singing of her “Hard Knock Life” and her eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

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Meet the Crew (in alphabetical order) Shah Choudhury (Co-Master Carpenter) was thrilled to work again with Julie Fischer and a wonderful group of set construction volunteers to bring this lovely set to you. He has been working on sets at ACCT and LTA since 2017. Shah wants to thank Mary Beth Smith-Toomey and sheri ratick stroud for inviting him to play with power tools and improve his carpentry skills, Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer, and Dan Remmers for their support and the work they do to have a great wood shop to build sets, and Julie for the collaborative process to make to make this set construction a fun experience.

Juliana Cofrancesco and Carol Pappas (Costume Design) are delighted to work with the talented cast and crew on this great production. Their costume design work includes Mary Stuart, The Fantasticks, A Christmas Carol, Key for Two (LTA); Blue Stockings (SSS); Wedding Belles, Purlie Victorious, Enchanted April (ACCT); American Idiot, The 39 Steps, Seussical, Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Comic Potential, Footloose, 1776, Calendar Girls (MCP); Death of a Salesman, Leading Ladies (VTC); Playing Juliet and Casting Othello (PP); Cinderella, Revolutionary Gentleman (IS).

Julie Fischer (Set Design and Co-Master Carpenter) is delighted to work with the talented crew and skilled volunteers who give their time to set construction at LTA. This is her fifth year working at LTA, including as comaster carpenter (Wait Until Dark, Rumors, Nacirema Society, Two on the Aisle) and scenic design (Lettice and Lovage, Sister Act, Design for Murder).

She would like to thank Jim and Jeff for their work in the LTA shop and encourages anyone who has ever aspired to make magic to come build sets at LTA Rebecca Grutz (Assistant Producer) is delighted to get her introduction as a member of the production staff with LTA’s A Christmas Carol. She most recently played Mrs. Welsh in Blue Stockings (SSS). She is returning to the theatre after a long hiatus during which she lived and worked overseas.

She has trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, the Little Theatre of Alexandria and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

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Meet the Crew Brooke Angel Markley (Properties Design) is excited to make her grand return to LTA. Brooke has produced numerous shows at LTA, including The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife and Steel Magnolias. Brooke has also dabbled onstage and was last seen in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (ACCT) and in a reading of Lady Godiva (LTA). Brooke also uses her fancy CPA to assist with the theatre’s finances. Special thanks to Mary Beth for asking for her help with this show and to her husband, Scott, who has spent more hours doing manual labor for LTA than he would like to admit, thanks to his wife, who likes to “volunteer” him to help.

Arie McSherry (Lighting Design) is thrilled to close out the year at his home theater with this incredible production team. Ari’s 2023 lighting designs included Monty Python’s Edukational Show and Unnecessary Farce at VTC, The Pirates of Penzance at Chalice Theatre, The 39 Steps at Capital One Center and Proof at MCP. As theater lighting is a group effort, Ari dedicates this lighting design to his fellow designers for their technical advice and the always-hardworking lighting volunteers.

Abbie Mulberg (Music Director) is pleased to return to LTA, having previously music directed The Fabulous Lipitones. A Virginia native and lifelong musician, Abbie is a member of the Alexandria-based Whiskey Before Breakfast Band. The group recently received two Wammie Awards for Best Folk/Bluegrass Group and Best Folk/Bluegrass Album.

Additionally, Abbie can be seen onstage as Guienevere in the upcoming Christmas Revels: Gawain and the Green Knight. Love to the entire cast and crew for all their hard work and dedication, particularly her husband, Jonathan, who is a pretty swell dude.

Jonathan Mulberg (Director) is excited for his first time directing A Christmas Carol and his first production as a director with LTA. His last project as a director was in 2022 for Sterling Playmakers’ Ragtime. Jonathan has also been an actor for over 30 years. Previous LTA productions include A Few Good Men (LTLG Sam Weinberg) and Ragtime (Houdini). He would like to thank the entire cast, crew and production team for all their hard work. He would also like to thank his wife, Abbie, for all her support.

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Meet the Crew (continued) Jack Rollins (Stage Manager) And director based in Northern Virginia.

Jack has been backstage at LTA since Jack was 14. Jack thanks the whole team who put this amazing show together. Jack’s favorite backstage credits include Boeing Boeing and The Laramie Project at LTA, Clybourne Park (CFTC) and Newsies (RCP). They also thank theatrical mentor Terri Hobson. Jack also thanks mother Mary Rollins for her love of Christmas. sheri ratick stroud (Co-Producer) is beyond excited to be producing her third show with LTA. With each opportunity, her network of amazing friends keeps growing, and this show is definitely no exception. After many years, working with Mary Beth again has been extremely special.

When not at LTA, sheri is making movies, and winning festival awards with her company, Wonder Pictures, the latest one being a Telly Award for their documentary on the history of Encore Learning in Arlington, VA. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LTA600

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Meet the Crew

Meet the Crew

Mary Beth Smith-Toomey (Co-Producer) is very happy to be producing A Christmas Carol 2023, especially with her friend sheri! She produced her first show at LTA in 1977 and has produced more than 45 shows including this one. Mary Beth loves producing and has a few LTA and WATCH awards to show for it. What she really loves is the feeling of family that theatre brings. Each show, including this one, creates its own family, and she feels privileged to be part of it! Break Legs to all her wonderful cast, staff and crew! Much love to Kim, Mike and Wesley.

Natalie Turkevich (Hair/Makeup Design) is a recent West Virginia University graduate with a B.A. in theatre. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include Airness (WVU), Assassins (WVU), Freaky Friday (LTA) and Young Frankenstein (LTA). She hopes you sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Mona Wargo (Set Painting) has volunteered in the DMV theater community for many years. She has painted sets for DS, FP (now CCDC) and ACCT. She joined LTA during the 2015-16 season and has since become a WATCH and three-time LTA award winner. She continues teaching painting at LTA, as well as leading crew and working on various shows. She wishes to thank all her painting volunteers, seasoned and newbies, for their time and skills on this show!

Robin Worthington (Wardrobe Coordinator) is delighted to work with a wonderful crew to dress the cast of A Christmas Carol. Co-Chair of LTA’s Wardrobe Committee, Robin has been a wardrobe mistress, assisting challenging quick changes behind the scenes for LTA plays, and has worked with local costumers to dress actors in many theaters and schools since 2015, most recently LTA’s Young Frankenstein. A Ph.D. in Biology, she is retired from implementing FDA international food safety initiatives, teaching in universities and high schools, assisting personal injury legal cases and organizing international scientific conferences. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and holiday season!

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Meet the Crew (continued) Russell M. Wyland (Rigging) has been a member of LTA since 1990.

During these years, he has volunteered for the box office, front of house, construction, props, wardrobe, sound design, special effects and many more. He has co-produced almost 25 productions at LTA, including the musicals Something Rotten!, Spamalot and Young Frankenstein. He has won WATCH awards for outstanding musical, set dressing and special effects. Russ served seven terms as LTA President and 10 terms as a governor. He currently serves on the LTA Board of Financial Trustees. And finds time to hang rigging.

Gary Zacuto (Sound Design) is thrilled to be joining the LTA crew in A Christmas Carol. His most recent live theatrical work was for Palmyra (CTG).

Gary is known primarily for his work in TV and film, including having been awarded a Telly in sound design for the award-winning animated short film Mila (Cinzia Angelini). Gary is appreciative of the opportunity to work with LTA and excited to be a part of this vibrant community.

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA Agatha Christie’s

Murder on the Orient Express Producers Luana Bossolo and Kadira Coley and Director Stefan Sittig are pleased to announce auditions for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Audition Dates: Saturday, December 16, 2023 (1-4pm) and Sunday, December 17, 2023 (1-4pm) Callbacks: Monday, December 18, 7pm, by Invitation Only Performance Dates: March 23 – April 13, 2024 Additional information will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.

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Staged Reading Auditions In order to introduce our audiences to new plays, LTA has implemented staged readings of the plays The Taming by Lauren Gunderson (Director – Jessie Roberts), Ice Front by Eric Samuelsen (Director – Jessie Roberts), Milk Like Sugar by Kirsten Greenidge (Director – Jackie Youm), and Charles Francis Chan Jr’s Exotic Oriental Murder Mystery by Lloyd Suh (Director – Jackie Youm). Producer Eleanore Tapscott announces that auditions for staged readings are December 8-9, 2023. Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions.

Thank You! LTA wishes to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who have given their time and talents by helping with house managing, ushering, or working in the box office for our previous production of Young Frankenstein.

Box Office Volunteers Clare Bisceglia Lloyd Bittinger Lynn Cook Martha Deal Sara Deshong Rachel Dixon Sharon Dove

Jude Ebner Lisa Eskew Ron Field Ira Forstater Gary Gladstone Suzan Gladstone Patricia Gonzalez

Brittany Huffman Kate Ives Caterina Lillis Meredith Ludwig Suzette Manduley Zell Murphy Kay Parker

Stephen Percy Page Dreher Schreiner sheri ratick stroud Alison Tregea Louise Watts

Front of House Volunteers Genie Baskir Brittany Bolick Dee Brown John Barclay Burns Kat Cassedy Laura Clarke Amy Conley Rita Costello Shannon Doyle

Florence Ferraro Jean Frane Amy Halvorsen Ari Halvorsen Gayle Hightower Shelby Hinze Eric S. Jewett Sandy Kozel Jeanne Louise

Leslie Lynch Steven Rosenthal Glen Macdonald Cindy Savery Suzette Manduley Ed Settle Meghan Mohon Ana Shannon Monty Montgomery Patricia Skinner Madeleine Morgan Arlene Trudeau Tuknekah Noble Genny Williams Latrice Prince-Wheeler Trudie Williams Leslie S. Renault 21

2022-23 DONORS

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Founding Fathers Sandra Darville Robert Doerschner Dr. David Doll Anonymous x 5 Jack and Kelly Fannon Thomas Dabney in Anne Fesmire Memory of Grace Mechanic and Lo & Paul Hartnett Barbara Hayes Emory Dabney Jim and Mary Hutzler Shannon Doyle in Honor of Megan Evans Christopher Feldmann Jen Lyman and Laura Beauchamp Lowell and Celia Jacoby Julie Fischer and Elizabeth Jay Mark Lacy Family Judy Kee Marian Holmes Mary McGowan and Kevin Kuntz Steve Cohen Micheal J. O’Connor Michael Maibach Mrs. Lydia Odle James McAtamney David and Col. And Mrs. Jules Suzanne Schwark McNeff Karen Shotts Thomas and Linda Windsor Delores Mulkerin Continental Congress Zell Murphy Jeff and Diane Kacie Carlyle Nesmeyer Catherine & Northwest Financial David Clagett Advisors Barbara and Woodrow Paik John Cohoon Carole and Dr. Patricia Cosler David Preston Chas Harris Kent, Gail, and Mary HunstadElizabeth Replogle O’Konski Daniel Romasko James and Mary Beth Catherine Kelley Smith-Toomey Jim and Mary Hutzler Patricia Spencer Smith Catherine E. Jenkins Adrian Steel Ms. Melissa Neilson Jason Stevens and Mr. Edward Susan Swain Yawn Chris Tomasino Donna and Harrison and Mark Samblanet Toni Wadsworth Howard and Alexandrian Marg Soroos Ed and Maria Ward Anonymous x 25 Megan Waterhouse and Andrew Terrell Neale Ainsfield and Dr. Donna Patriots Sieckmann Dr. and Mrs. James Anonymous x 12 Alper Luana Bossolo Jerome Andersen and Joe and Elizabeth June Hajjar Carden Ann Anderson Dorothy Cass The Apker Family Brian and Nancy Appleby

Jordan Barber Cindi and Jay Bartol Catherine and Richard Becker Everett Bischoff Alan & Joan Boehm Gregory Bricker Dale Brown Jacob Cassady Justin Cheevers Gillian Chen Lisa Marie and David Cheney Catherine & David Clagett Robert Comfort Paula and Brian Coupe Ann Daniels The Rev. Stanley Dubowski Jeffery Fannon Sharon and Ron Field Ira Forstater and Robin Fradkin Elizabeth S. Freeman Caroline Gelb James and Maria Gentle Molly Gimmel Marcia Gillespie Bob Gronenberg K. Wayne Heil Dave Hunt and Kim Wells William Jacob Kenneth & Therese Johnston Michael Jones Vicki L. Kadilak Janet Kennedy Janet Kennelly Jim & Sandy Kirkpatrick Kathy Kirmayer In Memory of Jen Lyman In memory of Philip Kopp Freida L. LaChapelle Kirk and Gabriela Lambert Harv Lester Susan & Andre L’Heureux Jennifer Lyman Nathan and

Kara Macek Donna and Marty Malarkey Greg & Cyndi Matthes Eileen Malone and Dale Brown Shirley McKinley Mila and Monty Karen Millslagle Amanda Nichols Patricia Nicklin Kathleen and Clarence Parrish Peter Pennington Karen Pilewski Stephen Poston Sandra V. Richardson Mary Jo Roos Joan Sable Tami and Peter Salmon Sherry SanFilippo Robert Schapler Jacqueline & Ralph Schenkel Jim and Jean Schlichting Katherine Schmauss Brian and Kathy Shankman Julie Skeen Barbara Slavik Judy Smith Smithsonian Associates/ Leah Connolly Wendy Sneff Roberta Spivey Adrian Steel Maria Steinmann in Honor of Hans Dettmar Donald and Mary Street sheri ratick stroud Michelle Suberly Adrienne and Ron Taylor von Schmidt-Pauli family Edward Walker and Brenda Kurlansik David and Lynn Walters Sandra Welch Dave Wilkes

2022-23 DONORS Jennifer Williams and William Jacob Rance Willis Katherine Wood Richard Young

Minutemen Anonymous x 20 Catherine Babin Neale Ainsfield Ann and Ron Bach and Mary Ellen Bayer Annette Beacham Kelly Booz Bertha Braddock David Bradley Cheri Brown Mary Catlin Susan Chase Shah Choudhury Shannon Clancy Dr. Daniel Cohen Lisa Cohen Mary Crosby Thomas Dabney Heather Dean Laura DeVilbiss Edward Eder Carolyn Eng Joanie and Geoff Fitton Delma Frankel John George Amanda Gross Francoise Hatfield Doug Hattaway Jennifer Harlan Shanae Hill Kelly Houlgate & Sheila Keyes In honor of Jamie Blake Micaela Jones Daniel Jordan Leigh Kidd

Anna Laurenzo Sue & Cliff Bowers Rolan Lee Amanda Brino Maj. Gen. Patricia Lister Joyce Brown Judith Livingston Barbara Browne Ed Maginnis Anne Carey James McAtamney Mary Carr Kate McNichols Jacob Cassidy Martin Mitchell Nicholas Collins Amy Morris Amy Conley Pamela Nelson Deborah Craffen Peter Pennington Armando de Sauce Katharine Panfil TJ Doyle Pamela Robinson Catherine Dwan Kitty Russell Amanda Dzananovic Tami and Peter Salmon Edward Eder Scott Sauer Bernadette Fernandez Ralph and Jacqueline David Franz Schenkel Kathy Giannetti Page Dreher Schreiner Hugo Gilbert Barbara Slavik Nancy Glynn Robert & Orlando Gonzales Maureen Simoniz Good Vibes Yoga Cate Smith Therese Guerette Edye Smith Margaret Harlow Mr. and Mrs. Justin In Memory of Harris J.J. Stinson Allison Harrison Dixie Strait Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richard Stoffa Hearin Christine & Roger Vilma Herrera Tankersley In honor of Myriam Alison Tregea In honor of Sheri and Victoria Studer Raymond Wolfe Erica Jackson Linda Ysewyn Darlene Johnson Colonists Joan Johnson Andrew Katson Anonymous x 100 Melissa and Lynda Adamson Richard Keiser Mary and Jim Albanese Roberta Klein Dr. Lynda Anderson Shana Knight Theresa Knight Ms. Joan Arnseault Maria Koelbel Michael Barrios Claudia Kostel Mary Ellen Bayer Sandy Kozel Courtney Benton Hillary Leyendecker Corinne Blood Joe Lore Oleksandr Bondar

Jianti Lu Elizabeth Mace Joann Manzek Col. Morrill Marston Felice Matera Vincent McHenry Nate McKenzie Penny Mendoza Richard Merritt Robert Miller Gabriel Morey Fran Nadel Jennifer Nightingale Samuel Noel John Pascazio Christine Peck Chris Pierson Stephen Poston Jon Quandt Alton Readen Laura Reese Marda Robillard Leslie Rothstein Michael Rowan Eric Schlesinger Jen Schumacher Amy Selby Guy Serle John Shackleford Ms. Nancy Siegal Miranda Sim Anna Slother David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brynda Spellman Betsy Stillman Richard Stoffa Wendy Swanson Deja Taylor Philip Taylor Dr. Jacqueline Tibbetts Mrs. Juniper Thren Florence Turner Suzanne Walker Kimberly Wells Louise Yaffe Arica N. Young

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FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA Mark Twain’s

Is He Dead?

Producer Eleanore Tapscott and Director Joey Pierce are pleased to announce auditions for Mark Twain’s Is He Dead?.

Audition Dates: Saturday, March 23, 2024 and Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Performance Dates: May 18 – June 8, 2024 Additional information will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions Mark Twain’s Is He Dead? is presented by special arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical.

Play by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives.

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year Oh bring us some figgy pudding Oh bring us some figgy pudding Oh bring us some figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer We won’t go until we get some We won’t go until we get some We won’t go until we get some So bring it right here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year Oh bring us some figgy pudding Oh bring us some figgy pudding Oh bring us some figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer We won’t go until we get some We won’t go until we get some We won’t go until we get some So bring it right here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria Rachael Hubbard............................................................................................................................. Director Margaret Chapman.................................................................................................................Vice Director Donna Hauprich..............................................................................................................................Secretary Lloyd Bittinger*................................................................................................................. Financial Officer Frank D. Shutts II............................................................................ Honorary Member, LTA President Beth Adler Jay Bartol Genie Baskir Beverley Benda Thomas Bethards Jamie Blake Luana Bossolo Lesley Buckles Madeline Byrd Paul Caffrey Kacie Carlyle Dorothy Cass Shah Choudhury Franklin C. Coleman Kadira Coley David Correia Rita Costello Kimberly Crago Rachel Dixon Paul Donahoe Sharon Rochelle Dove* Joel D. Durgavich Joan Evans Margaret Evans-Joyce Peter M. Fannon* Christopher Feldmann Stuart Fischer Ira Forstater Barbara Gertzog * Distinguished Member

Gary & Sue Gladstone Duane Goddard* David B. Hale Ronald Hardcastle Barbara H. Hayes John Henderson Joanna Henry Bobbie Herbst Katie Beth Hicks Kira Hogan Marian Holmes* Anne Julian Algis & Suzanne Kalvaitis Judith Kee* Janet Kennelly Meredith Kirchner Roberta Klein Suha Kudsieh Nicole Lamberson Kirk Lambert Fred C. Lash Caterina Vitoria Lillis Karen Maline Arie McSherry Zell Murphy II Diedre Nicholson-Lamb Patricia B. Nicklin C. Lynn O’Connell Micheal J. O’Connor

Aracely Ode Emilie Pade Eddie Page Jayn Rife Angela Roach Benjamin Robles Steven Rosenthal Heather Sanderson Jean Schlichting Margo Shiffert Anne Shively Patricia Skinner Patricia Spencer Smith Kim Smith-Salmon Mary Beth Smith-Toomey* Wendy Sneff Arthur & Margaret Snow Howard & Marg Soroos sheri ratick stroud Myke Taister Christopher A. Tomasino Alison Tregea Jeffery Westlake Rance R. Willis* Frank & Carolyn Winters Russell M. Wyland Kenneth P. Zabielski Janice Zucker Rev 11.07.23

The Council of the Little Theatre of Alexandria is a group of dedicated members who support financial projects for the theatre and provide numerous social events with dinners, receptions, and other member gatherings. The Council promotes and supports volunteerism throughout the theatre to ensure continued success in all areas, i.e., backstage, front of house, box office, etc.; we also provide need-based scholarship funding to support numerous adult and youth educational programs within the theatre.

The Council is proud to sponsor the Shakespeare Garden which has become a community favorite with many stopping in just to relax and “waste my time in it.”