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L – R: Jaden Carmichael (Tiny Tim), David Ludwig (Scrooge), Scott Carmichael,
Jacquelyn French, Maeve Hildebrand and Thea Lale (The Cratchit family) |
Redemption. It's the theme of countless tales throughout history including the popular holiday story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. So touching and beloved is his story that it hasn't once been out of print in the 169 years of its existence!
As Harry Currie explains in his article "A Dicken's of a Christmas Carol" in the December issue of Odeum, Dickens himself experienced exceptional hardships as a child. Perhaps it was that experience that helped him to paint such an accurate and touching piece that has transcended generations and inspired millions of people to spread the spirit of love and giving to those in need.
The cast and crew of the Rose Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol have begun rehearsing Alan Menken's amazing Broadway version of the show, full of beautiful songs that are touching and funny, colourful costumes and sets, dancing and spectacle. It's a treat for the senses and guaranteed to get the whole family into the spirit of Christmas.
We'll follow the cast and crew on their journey over the next couple of weeks so check back often to see how the show is progressing, view photos from rehearsals and hear what they have to say about Christmas, The Rose, their cast mates and everything in between.
