As the snowflakes gently begin to fall and twinkling lights adorn the streets, the joyous holiday season is fast approaching. With it comes, the Oswego Players highly anticipated production of Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” This heartwarming adaptation by Peter DeLaurier promises to transport audiences into the enchanting world of Victorian London, where the magic of Christmas abounds.
Embracing the true essence of Christmas, our cast boasts a delightful mix of seasoned performers and talented newcomers, ready to take the stage at the Francis Marion Brown Theatre. From the Narrator and Third Sprit, Chelsea Wright, to the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge played by Richard Heim, this multi-generational ensemble is set to deliver a holiday performance that will warm your heart and fill you with the spirit of the season.
The cast of this production also incudes Bill Cowham as Bob Cratchit; Josh Delorenzo as Fred; Melany Vandeviver as First Solicitor; Austin Bryan as Second Solicitor and Second Rich Man; Lilith Pope as Singing Child and Belle’s Child; Helen McDonald as Singing Child and Fan; Averyanna Wilson as Singing Child and Girl; Zander Casey as Singing Child and Boy Scrooge; Addy Woods as a Singing Child and Belle’s Child; Bentley Casey as Boy and Voices Of; Maiya Vandeviver as Proprietress and Poulterer; Richard Carpenter as Topper; Kevin Colvin as Marley; Caylynn Salmonsen as The First Spirit; Ed Lewis as Fezziwig and Joe; Ethan Fowler as Dick Wilkins, Belle’s Husband, and First Rich Man; Trevor Griffiths as Young Scrooge; Mary Stancamplanio as Mrs. Fezziwig; Nina King as Teen Belle; Hannah Kandt as Adult Belle and Undertaker’s Man; Mallory Gordon as The Second Spirit; Kat Reitano as Mrs. Cratchit; Sebastian Bazzell as Peter; Charles Thompson as Will; Natalie Breitbeck as Belinda; Amara Mistzal as Martha; Raeanna Breitbeck as Tiny Tim; Stephanie Johnson as Fred’s Wife; Olive O’Connor as Fred’s Sister-in-Law; Becky Kandt as Caroline; Norman Berlin III as Caroline’s Husband; Natalia Morales as Charwoman; alongside Ash Laird as the Laundress
This faithful adaptation to Charles Dickens’ beautiful prose brings to life the beloved Christmas classic. “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of cold-hearted Ebeneezer Scrooge, a miser who despises Christmas until the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, comes to warn him about the perils of life driven of greed and materialism. Over the course of three nights, Scrooge is visited by three other spirits, each trying to convince him that his selfishness will be his undoing. Will these supernatural encounters be enough to melt the heart of the selfish old miser and transform him into a benevolent soul?
You can catch this heartwarming production during the first two weekends of December, on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th, at the Oswego Players’ enchanting venue, “The Little Theatre on the Water.” The Friday and Saturday night performances will begin at 7:30 PM, while the Sunday matiness are set for 2:00 PM. Tickets are available for $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Secure your tickets by calling the box office at 315-343-5138 or visiting out website at https://oswegoplayers.org/. This production is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com).
Join us for a festive evening of joy, redemption and the true sprit of Christmas as we unwrap the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol.” We can’t wait to share this heartwarming story with you and your loved ones!
