A Christmas Carol Returns with Veterans, ASL Matinee At Theatre Memphis

The 34rd annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis is coming back to the stage with the veteran stage actor Barry Fuller as Scrooge, the new re-envisioned set from last year and the vision of four-time ACC director Jason Spitzer. After a record breaking debut with the new set more than three decades after the original set was created, the 2011 cast will be scurrying around a London that Christopher McCollum, current resident scenic designer at Theatre Memphis, designed for the traditional holiday classic. As an added service to the community, Quota International of East Memphis is sponsoring the December 4, 2011, matinee at 3pm as a performance accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community. This performance will feature two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters provided by Deaf Connect who will be positioned at the front of the house during the show. Quota International, Inc. has clubs in 12 nations dedicated to serving those with hearing and speech challenges and disadvantaged women and children.

A family favorite tradition in Memphis, A Christmas Carol tells of Ebenezer Scrooge who is approached by the ghostly vision of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and then sets out on a journey of exploration that ultimately results in Scrooge’s enlightenment. With Fuller returning to play Scrooge for his 11th time at Theatre Memphis, he has stated that “… each new production is as fulfilling as the last.” Fuller was the original Scrooge in the first TM production in 1978.

Spitzer, has traveled to other cities and theaters to see their productions of the show. “Having seen some of the other productions,” he says, “I am very confident and feel good about what we are doing and where we are with this concept. And I am pleased to be working with Barry, the original Scrooge. He is the Scrooge to end all Scrooges!”

Theatre Memphis Executive Producer Debbie Litch agrees. “What could be more special than to re-create a show that is so dear to so many Memphis families with the man that started it all for us as Scrooge? Barry is a true gentleman and professional and we are very proud that we are able to continue to bring back this gift of ours to the community …with him”

Performance dates for A Christmas Carol are December 2 - 23, 2011.
Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 3pm and 7pm
Sundays at 3pm and on December 18 also at 7pm
Added performances December 19, 20 and 21 (Monday Tuesday and Wednesday), at 7pm
Performance with American Sign Language interpreters for the hearing impaired on December 4 at 3pm.
Tickets are $28 for adults, $15 for students with a valid ID, $10 for children under 12. Call 901.682.8323 to purchase tickets or go online to www.theatrememphis.org.

Theatre Memphis is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located at 630 Perkins Extended (corner of Perkins and Southern) and is a community theatre whose mission is to provide outstanding theatrical experiences to enrich the lives of our audiences and participants.

Visit our website at www.theatrememphis.org.

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