We invite you and your whole family to experience
the most famous of all Christmas stories
live on stage in a party setting.
Oregon Stage Works Presents a Unique Telling of
Hot spiced cider, carols, candlelight, and A Christmas Carol told in Dickens'‚ own words add up to a nostalgic, performance your whole family will treasure. Performances will begin in a party atmosphere, then flow into a dramatic telling of the classic tale.
Adapter and director, Caroline Shaffer. says the inspiration for the Oregon Stage Works production of A Christmas Carol came from the adaptation she created for Jefferson Public Radio’s presentation of the classic tale, which is scheduled to air on the Classic & News Service 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and again at 8:00 a.m on Christmas Morning . |
The shortened version of Dickens' original text was adapted for stage by Caroline Shaffer. The show opens Thursday, December 9 and runs through December 23.
“The text we are using is Dickens’ original 1843 short story,” explains Shaffer. “We have cut words and sentences and sections, but we have not rearranged or otherwise altered Dickens’ words.” In short, the script comes straight from Dickens, replete with narrative as well as dialogue. Book-It Repertory Theatre in Seattle and Word-For-Word Theater Company in San Francisco have earned enthusiastic followings with this innovative format that “transforms great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive productions.”
The cast includes Bob McCracken as Scrooge and Orion J. Bradshaw, Brandy Carson, Joel Handley, Shayna Marie, and Kate Sullivan playing a variety of roles. “The actors will use only Dickens’ words and their own bodies to tell the story,” says Shaffer. As an example, she cites the scene in which Scrooge comes into his office. The door he comes through is Brandy Carson, and the Victorian chair he sits on is Kate Sullivan.
The show, directed by Caroline Shaffer will feature original music by Todd Barton, lighting design is by G. Crane Coleman, with scenic elements by Glenn Hill.
Performances will take place at Oregon Stage Works, located at the A Street Market Place, Oak & A Streets in Ashland. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for young people 6 to 16. Seating is open.
Tickets available from The Music Coop in Ashland, Grocer's Outlet in Medford, or from the OSW Box Office, 541-482-2334.
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