Novato Theater Company Presents an Original Musical Adaptation of Dickens A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Along with The Nutcracker, the stage version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the most popular Christmas holiday entertainment in North America. The Novato Theater Company production is an original musical adaptation created by the late Blanca Florido with music by Andrew Kline and Lyrics by Florido. It is produced and directed by Paula Gianetti and Janelle Ponte.

The World Premiere of this Original Work appeared on the NTC stage (at Pacheco) in 2010. It was produced again in 2011 and in 2012. It was Blanca's vision to tell this story through music as she wrote the lyrics and asked Andrew to compose the music. She then gifted the rights of the show to the Novato Theater Company in 2012. This production is a dedication to the memory of Blanca. She left us in body last year, but never in spirit.

A Christmas Carol previews on December 1st at 7:30 pm and opens December 2 at 8:00 pm. It runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm through December 18. NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato 94949

Cast

Mr. Scrooge - Mike Fox
Cratchit/Dick Wilkins - Tim Clover
Mrs. Cratchit/Ensemble - Jena Shore
Martha Cratchit/Ensemble - Ashby Remak
Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble - Maggie Gaines
Lizzie Cratchit/Ensemble - Maya Jones
Peter Cratchit/Ensemble - Bennett Moffett
Tiny Tim - Georgia Stahl-Ricco
Marley/Fezziwig/Undertaker - Bob Stratton
Ghost of Christmas Past/Future - Lisa Hart
Ghost of Christmas Present - Nick Moore
Caroline/Ensemble - Candace Brown
Charwoman/Ensemble - Shari Clover
Old Joe/Ensemble - John Nolan
Young Man Scrooge/Ensemble - Jack Moffett
Fan/Ensemble - Ava Olsen
Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble - Peggy Stratton
Fred/Belle's Husband - Tim Geracoulis
Belle/Fred's Wife/Ensemble - Christina Campbell
Mrs. Dilber/Ensemble - Leslie Klor
Intelligent, Remarkable Boy - Teige Shore
Charity Gentleman 1/Thomas/Ensemble - Paul Guscoria
Charity Gentleman 2/Ensemble - Burl Lampert
Boy Scrooge/Ensemble - Ryan Remak
Ensemble - Isabelle Brenner

Crew

Paula Gianetti/Janelle Ponte: Directors/Producers
Andrew Klein: Musical Director
Isabelle Ponte: Stage Manager
Janice Deneau, Mary Weinberg: Costume Design
Paula Gianetti/Janelle Ponte: Props
Mark Clark: Set Design
Paula Gianetti: Choreography

Venue: NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato, CA 94949

Preview: Thursday, December 1st at 7:30 pm

Opens: Friday, December 2 at 8:00 pm

Runs: Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 pm; Sundays: 2:00 pm, through December 18

Running Time: 2 hours with intermission

Tickets: $27 Adults, $21 NTC Members and Subscribers, $24 Seniors/Students, $12 Children 12 and under, $15 Preview. Online ticketing at www.novatotheatercompany.org; call (415) 883-4498 for questions/information only. No credit cards accepted at the theater box office for walk ups, cash or checks only. Open Seating • Free Parking • ADA Compliant

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Feb. 3-19, 2017. Lettuce and Lovage by Peter Shaffer, Directed by Renee Mandel-Sher