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‘Christmas Carol’ opens Saturday
Plaza Theatre Company began its production of “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday at the Cleburne theater, 208 S. Main St.
Plaza’s version is adapted from the original book by Charles Dickens by JaceSon P. Barrus.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22. Reserved seats are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $7 for children 12 and under.
For reservations, call the box office at 817-202-0600. For information, visit www.plaza-theatre.com.
The play tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who loathes Christmas and refuses to show any kindness to those around him. One dark Christmas eve, Scrooge is taken on a ghostly ride through his past, present and future and learns the meaning of Christmas and that a soul can change.
The play is under the direction of JaceSon and Tina Barrus with musical direction by Wes Bourland and musical assistance by Amy Atkins. Choreography is by the Barruses. The other crew members are:
• Faith Merrifield, assistant director and stage manager
• Milette Siler, property design
• Aaron Siler, sound design
Cast members are:
• Ebenezer Scrooge — JaceSon P. Barrus
• Dickens/Fred — Michael Hatch
• Bob Crachit — Gregory Burton
• Mrs. Crachit — Christine Atwell
• Tiny Tim Crachit — Lauren Atwell and Sebastian Becerra
• Peter Crachit and Boy Scrooge — Parker Barrus
• Martha Cratchit — Tabitha Barrus and Katie Rodgers
• Belinda Crachit — Kaitlin Goodwin and Dana Siler
• Carol Cratchit and Little Fan — Sydney Anderson and Tara Rogers
• Fredrick Cratchit and Ignorance — Cameron Barrus and Benaiah Walker
• Charity Man 1 and Mr. Fezziwig — Ted Ung
• Charity Man 2 and Topper — Russ Walker
• Past, Carol and Turkey boy — Julianna Keller and Michaela Petty
• Jacob Marley, Undertaker and Double Quartet — Jon Kennedy
• Teen, Young Scrooge and Future — Austin Swearingen, Dick Wilkins and Jacob Matheny
• Mrs. Fezziwig, Charwoman, Georgiana and Double Quartet — Judy Keller
• Belle and Double Quartet — Holly Maddox
• Present, Old Joe, Poulterer and Double Quartet — Aaron Siler
• Fred’s Wife, Luandress and Double Quartet — Daron Cockerell
• Poor Wife, Topper’s Girl and Double Quartet — Amy Atkins
• Elizabeth Fezziwig — Jessica Keller
• David and Double Quartet — Tom Hanshew
• Charles, Poor Husband and Double Quartet — Jeff Atwell
• Want and Poor Child — Eden Barrus and Rylee Hatch
Company to give Christmas show in Hulen Park
Plaza’s Christmas in the Park tells the story of Christmas through music and narrative from 7:45-8:45 p.m. Saturday behind Splash Station in Hulen Park in Cleburne. The performance is free. For information, call 817-202-0600 or visit www.plaza-theatre.com
— Special to the Times-Review
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