Mike Ricci's Production
of A Christmas Carol
Cast
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Ebeneezer Scrooge
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Brendan Berthold
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Businessman, Joe, Fiddler
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Jack Zollar
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Samuel Roberts, Edward
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Joe Garland
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Bob Cratchit
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Kevin Milani
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Barkely, Mr. Grub
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Jerry Wozniak
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Forrest, Businessman, Foreman
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Roy C. Booth
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Nephew Fred, Party guest
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Mike Swanson
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Tiny Tim, Children's Choir
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Travis Nowak
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Jacob Marley
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Timothy P. O'Reilly
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Ghost of Christmas Past
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William Grogan
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Boy Ebeneezer, Peter Cratchit
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Chris Degnan
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Fan, Cecilia
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Jessica Johnson
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Dick Wilkins
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Andy Koplin
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Young Ebeneezer
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Zak Stinchfield
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Fezziwig, Businessman
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Andre Duclos
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Mrs. Fezziwig
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Amy Harrington
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Belle
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Linda Wold
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Elizabeth Fezziwig
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Danielle Ricci
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Alice Fezziwig, Martha Cratchit
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Kristina Callahan
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Constance (a party guest)
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Charity Matsen
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Ann (a party guest), Sophia
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Amanda Avery
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Party Guest, Dorothea, Mrs. Grigsby
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Becky Hedblom
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Party guest, Topper, Young Marley
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Tony Payne
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Party guest, Rebecca, Mrs. Fred
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Rebekah Stinchfield
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Ghost of Christmas Present
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Gary Eustice
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Mrs. Cratchit
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Michelle Strukel
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Belinda Cratchit, Children's Choir
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Alexandra Stocco
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Will Cratchit, Children's Choir, Ignorance
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Josh Milani
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Want, Children's Choir
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Aleisha Kochevar
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Ghost of Christmas Future
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Steve Lah
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Mrs. Dilber
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Lois Warner
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Children's Choir
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Rachel Milani
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Children's Choir
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Hannah Milani
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Children's Choir
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Nikki Sondergaard
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Children's Choir
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Mariah Stinchfield
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Crew
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Stage Manager
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Maria A. Tawyea
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Asst. Stage Manager and Crew Chief
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Sarah Stone
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Technical Director
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Dan Dolinar
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Production Manager/Asst. Tech. Director
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Mike Ricci
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Set Design and Scenic Artist
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Ellie Ricci
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Lighting Design
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Dan Dolinar
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Sound / Music Design
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Mike Ricci
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Sound Engineer
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Dan Dolinar
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Dance Choreography
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Danielle Ricci
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Costumes
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Guthrie Theatre, Gina Prebeck
Mike Ricci, Ruth Vandelinder Sharon Spinelli |
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Flying
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"Flying by Foy" (Greg Golden)
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Flying Crew
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Steve Lah, Garry Eustice
Tony Payne, Joe Garland Kevin Milani, Michelle Strukel |
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Props
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Gretchen Mayer, Mike Ricci
Maria Tawyea |
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Hair and Makeup
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Roy C. Booth, Cynthia Booth
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Children's Choir Director
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Lois Warner
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Set Construction
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Dan Dolinar, Heather Collum
Brendan Berthold, Mike Ricci Tim Manns |
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Narration
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Jason Scorich
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Backstage Crew
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Jessalynn Harrison, John Rolan
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Sound Board Operator
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Ken Strukel
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Light Board Operator
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Scott Halenbeck
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Wrought Iron Railing
Design and Construction |
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Tom Ricci
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Box Office
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Barb Suech (head), Dorothy Simkins
Sandy Hecimovich, Barb Wojciak Nan Sartori, Pat Zoretic Christine Olson, Gail Sundheim |
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Billboard Artwork/Design
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Ellie Ricci
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Director Notes
The magic of Christmas has been with us for hundreds of years, yet somehow, Charles Dickens' classic novel 'A Christmas Carol' seems to crystallize the essence of the season into a tale of lost opportunities and ultimate redemption. There have been countless adaptations of this story, from several wonderful film versions, to many stage and television productions, and even animated films. And who can forget the Muppet Christmas Carol? What is it about this story that has become so enduring, and so symbolic of the ultimate healing power of the Christmas season? Somehow, we all want (and need) to believe that regardless of how hard our hearts have become towards the world, and each other, there is a hope of change in each of us. Ebeneezer Scrooge may be a somewhat extreme example of the kind of businessman that filled the streets of London, but he is someone we all recognize. Always looking out for himself, and shunning the company of others except for personal gain, Scrooge has become a symbol of all that is wrong with mankind. Over the years, his favorite expression 'bah Humbug' has passed into common usage, used when someone wants to dismiss the good intentions of another, or to ignore the positive and emphasize the negative. Yet he is a man capable of change, as Dickens wants us to see.
In working on this adaptation, I wanted to show that there were definite reasons why Scrooge developed into the person he became. His Christmas Eves as a young man were marred by several traumatic experiences, and the cumulative effect of all these was the shutting down of his feelings so that he would not get hurt anymore. He put all of his efforts into his work, resulting in the protective hardening of his heart. It is only through the interventions of the spirits that he is able to see the error of his ways, and open up his heart to those around him. In doing so, he redeems himself, and realizes his potential as a human being; something all of us strive for our entire lives.
In putting together such a production of this scale, I have had the pleasure once again to work with many wonderful people, without whom none of this would be possible, and to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude. First, to my wife Ellie, for another wonderful set design, and scenic artwork, thank you for always being there; to Dan Dolinar, whose technical expertise and patience always result in pure theatre magic, to Maria Tawyea, who took a chance to work again in theatre and proved she hasn't lost her touch, to Gina Prebeck and Ruth Vandelinder whose perseverance with the costumes have made everybody look good; to the parents of the cast who drove their children back and forth to rehearsal - someday your children will be doing the same for theirs; and to a special group of people - the cast, who make this story come alive on our stage - thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. This holiday season we should all take the time to thank those people in our lives who have always been there for us, and to go out of our way to help someone whom we don't know. After all is said and done, let us hope that the spirit of the season stays with us not only today, but throughout the coming year.
From all of us - this is our gift to you - enjoy, and A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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