![]() ![]() My director called her the jolly prosecutor - I love that! I also think about her as a very bold Mother Earth. Her presence allows Scrooge an opportunity to see what his actions have manifested for the people around him, and she is warning him. ![]() She is his second spirit visitor and is a true representation of the holiday spirit and all it has to offer. So, we’re trying to portray Dickens, the unmatched observer of human nature, as the passionate reformer, too.”ĭayna Wade, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, Caroline, and the waif, added: “Christmas Present has come to Scrooge as a teacher of sorts. Dickens was, from a very early age, a strong social reformer, and used his immensely popular novels, short stories and newspaper articles to illuminate the political and social changes he felt needed to stop Britain from ‘failing.’ He uses his story’s characters - including my other role as The Gentleman seeking alms - to humanize these needs. Peter Fannon, who plays the roles of Charles Dickens and The Gentleman, added: “It’s a real Christmas treat to be cast as Charles Dickens, who is also the narrator of this telling of his enduring story. “Eight hours later, Dickens’ characters came to life, including some who have never been seen before - Ali Baba, Robinson Crusoe, Tiny Tim in the church, the Minister in the Graveyard and so on,” he said. ![]() 14 along with some lighting folks from “House of Cards” and “The Walking Dead.” He said a huge green screen was brought in on Nov. I took it a step at a time - a month of Zoom rehearsals and one in-person rehearsal and we were off and running,” he said. “Since this had never been done before on a live stage it was a brain teaser. Mike Baker Jr., ACC stage and film sequence director (as well as the Scrooge character), said he was able to get some talented actors to participate virtually who had concerns about Covid-19 and a few who were willing to do the 12 live performances. The technical challenge we faced was how to bring this timeless play, an annual LTA tradition, to the stage within the restrictions required in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.”Ĭharlotte Corneliusen is the other producer. 4-19, 2020 through live acting, animation, and virtual reality.Īccording to co-producer Ira Forstater: “I was eager to contribute to LTA’s goal of continuing live theatre during this challenging time in a way that ensures the health and safety of our patrons, actors, production crew, staff, and volunteers. Continuing with its holiday tradition (with Covid-19 restrictions), the Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. ![]()
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