Pacific Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/2-31
A midnight haunting brings a lone man to The Edge of his own demise - sounds more like Paranormal Activity than a children's Christmas story. Pacific Theatre is proud to present A Christmas Carol as adapted and performed by Ron Reed, from the novel by Charles Dickens. In this one-man adaptation, the thrilling originality, wit and fire of Dickens' masterpiece of storytelling is restored - glorious language, vivid characterization and compelling social conscience.
While the image of bankers taking all they can from employees and customers alike might resonate deeply with current events, Scrooge's picture strikes a dissonant chord with our current headlines. As Dickens put it: "darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it." A miser to the core, this character lives as a foil to the high-rolling bankers that dominate today, living nearly as poorly as his ill-used underlings.
Reflecting on the choice of production that may seem like a saccharine cash cow for the holiday season, Reed says, "working with Dickens' original text, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge is anything but frivolous or sentimental. This story plays for keeps. Dickens' language is extraordinary, his passion for justice electrifying, his insights into the human heart substantial." In fact, he says, "this show is beginning to feel like one of those personal artistic landmarks - those shows you end up thinking back on as your greatest, or most meaningful experiences as an artist."
Director Sarah Rodgers calls this production "A Christmas Carol as never seen before... it is probably the closest and purest production to Dickens text as you will ever get, in a unique setting that evokes imagination and curiosities."
Featuring the Jessie Award nominated Ron Reed. Live fiddle by Kathleen Nisbett. Directed by Sarah Rodgers. Set design by Bryan Pollock. Lighting design by Lauchlin Johnston. Costume design by Nicole Bach. Stage management by Kyla Ferrier.
Tickets are $16.50-29.50 (HST not incl.) – to reserve call 604.731.5518, or visit pacifictheatre.org.
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