Favorite Memory: “I remember being in the show as a child and the quiet backstage before the show would start. In the days depicted in this production, nothing was easy for people on the street. But, one that does stand out for me, with a clear impression and moment of existential clarity, was the year that my daughter, Sarah, and Hal’s daughter, Caroline, both appeared in the show. With Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins, R.H. Thomson. Role(s): Joe, Ensemble We feel pretty lucky to receive that gift every year.” Bob exclaimed, ‘Tiny Tim! Opportunities: “Because so many performance components are already in place, I am able to explore individual moments more deeply and look to discover fresh and deeper truths. About Mrs. Cratchit: “I like to think of Mrs. Cratchit as a warm, loving and fun Mom who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. How A Christmas Carol speaks to me: “I just love watching Scrooge’s transformation in A Christmas Carol. Looking for movie tickets? It seems every year something has âhappened in the world that is coloring the psyche of the audience in a specific way. Notable: Her second year in A Christmas Carol. The hallways were filled with kids and excitement and laughter. How A Christmas Carol speaks to me: “The meaning of this play gets deeper every year and the relationships grow; so what started out for all of us, at some point, simply as a job, âhas now become a tradition. A family reunion of sorts happens each year at this timeâwhen more than a dozen actors return for A Christmas Carol. That’s why I’m so tiny.’” A Christmas Carol Official Trailer - Starring Guy Pearce, Charlotte Riley, and Andy Serkis Favorite Moment: “Surely you jest—there are so many over the course from more than 30 years! In 2004, my good friend Devon Raymond, who had been playing Mrs. Cratchitâ; moved away. Best Memory: “My favorite memory is not that wholesome, but here it goes: One year in rehearsal, my Cratchit kids and I decided we were tired of walking the straight and narrow, so we pretended to be smoking cigarettes around the Cratchit table. Oh, and I’m part of the ensemble âand portray a chimney sweep, a wreath seller, a basket seller and an inebriated gentleman in the street.” Challenges and Opportunities: “I love finding ways to make the scenes new for myself. Brian Desmond Hurst, producer and director of Scrooge (A Christmas Carol), in 1976 (portrait by Allan Warren) The film also features Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Dilber, Scrooge's charwoman. With the holidays upon us, Christmas carols are everywhere, from Saks Fifth Avenue to Duane Reade. Scrooge is lucky though, he gets a warning, a ‘karma preview’ if you will, and is moved to change his ways. Favorite Memory: “One year, during the final performance, Tiny Tim pulled my costume sleeve and asked me not to go on. ... With a younger take on Scrooge and a host of impressive visual effects, the series, which is co-produced by American ⦠Can't forget that!—that’s the best.” Let me but touch your heart and you shall be upheld in this and much, much more.’ This is a rewarding and challenging set of objectives for me to pursue each performance.” I realized on that first day how lucky I was to kick off the season for so many people.” Backstory: “I’m a native of Orange County and grew up seeing this beautiful show with my family. About 8 or 9 years ago, I was asked to play Fred âand now I've taken on the role of Mr. âA Christmas Carolâ is expansive with opportunities to view acting in action. Role(s): Undertaker, Ebenezer as a Young Man Message of the Play: “Hope, transformation and redemption. We always have a lot of fun as a family in rehearsal and performance. I can still learn things about Belle that’s what can give me more insight.” In A Christmas Carol, Novak portrays the character Ali Baba, whom Scrooge mentions in the Dickens novel and is the protagonist of the Arabian ⦠It pains her to see him hurt by Uncle Scrooge, when he rejects Fred’s invitation to Christmas, year after year. She is strong and fights for both of them, even as she sees him slipping away. An appalling rendition of Charles Dickens' classic, All American Christmas Carol is monotonous tripe. Most Delightful Aspect: “âComes from working with the kids that come through this production. It’s important to remember that this feeling can endure throughout the year. That is a fun role because I get to wear a fun mustache and winter coat that is, as I like to call it, ‘Road Kill Chic’!” Challenges and Opportunities: “This play has given me an opportunity to give back to the community; a gift, if you will, for audiences’ loyalty and recognition of our work to bring great theatre to everyone. I'd say that's the only real tradition. Challenge: “The only challenge I would have to say would be having to say goodbye to everyone on the final performance; that never really feels great. Ebenezer Scrooge. voiced by Jim Carrey and 10 others. Challenges and Opportunities: “Let me start with the opportunity part. They add so much to the production and that makes their contributions priceless. What an honor it has been to spread this message on an annual basis.” Christmas means so much to our family, but with young children, it means even more. This is also an indication that the Broadway production of A Christmas Carol is drawing closer. I also get to play one of the Gentlemen in Scrooge's future. There really isn’t quite a cast like this on the planet!”, Role(s): Gentleman, Mr. Fezziwig A Christmas Carol was also the first story I told as a professional actor; I got my [Actors’] Equity card in a production at the Cincinnati Playhouse. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Please visit https://christmascarolstory.com to donate to this production. The show runs December 7-23, 2018 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Sarah now has her own child, whom I am sure will be attending A Christmas Carol in the not-too-distant future.”. There isn’t much detail written into the role of Mrs. Cratchit in this play, but over the years some of the kids have helped me with her back story. An SCR Founding Artist Continue reading to learn more about your favorite cast members and the main characters they portray. In my experience, this mix generally leads to good results.”, Role: Bob Cratchit As far as challenges go, the only one I can think of is trying not to accidentally breathe in the fake snow while trying to sing Wassail at the top of the show!”, Role(s): Solicitor, Spirit of Christmas Past, Gentleman