Photo Flash: 'A Christmas Carol' at South Coast Repertory
By: BWW Nov. 28, 2007
South Coast Repertory's popular holiday presentation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to the stage with Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the three spirits of Christmas. An Orange County family tradition, directed by John-David Keller, adapted by Jerry Patch
The cast of A Christmas Carol features Hal Landon Jr. (Ebenezer Scrooge), Nathan Baesel (Fred, Gentleman), Daniel Blinkoff (Bob Cratchit), Jennifer Chu (Lena, Belle, Pursued Maiden, Scavenger), Richard Doyle (Solicitor, Spirit of Christmas Past, Gentleman), Karen Hensel (Mrs. Fezziwig, Solicitor), John-David Keller (Mr. Fezziwig, Gentleman), Art Koustik (Joe, Ensemble), Timothy Landfield (Spirit of Christmas Present), Ann Marie Lee (Toy Lady, Sally, Scavenger), Jennifer Parsons (Mrs. Cratchit), Joe Quintero (Undertaker, Young Ebenezer) and Tom Shelton (Marley, Spirit of Christmas Yet-to-Come).
The creative team for A Christmas Carol includes Tom Buderwitz (set design), Dwight Richard Odle (costume design), Tom and Donna Ruzika (lighting design), Dennis McCarthy (musical arrangement/composer), Drew Dalzell (sound design), Dennis Castellano (vocal director), Linda Kostalik (choreographer), Hisa Takakuwa (Assistant Director) and Erin Nelson (stage manager).
A Christmas Carol runs through December 24, 2007. Tickets are $23-$37 previews; $33-$55 regular performances. Box Office window hours: 10AM to showtime Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to showtime Sundays; 10am to 6pm Mondays and non-performance days. Phone 714-708-5555.
The Folino Theatre Center is located at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa CA 92626.
Photos by Henry DiRocco/SCR
The cast of A Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit (Daniel Blinkoff, left) with his wife (Jennifer Parsons) and his children, from left to right, Peter (Nickolas Johnston), Belinda (Karoline Ribak) and Tiny Tim (Phillip Swanson)
Ebenezer Scrooge (Hal Landon Jr., background) watches the Fezziwig Christmas party festivities
Hal Landon Jr. as Scrooge
Hal Landon Jr. as Scrooge and Tom Shelton as Jacob Marley's Ghost
Scrooge is visited by the Spirit of Christmas Past (Richard Doyle)
Scrooge is visited by the Spirit of Christmas Present (Timothy Landfield)
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