A CHRISTMAS CAROL
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY THE ASOLO THEATRE COMPANY
Howard J. Millman, Producing Artistic Director
WHAT A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens, adapted by Barbara Redmond and Eberle Thomas
WHERE The Asolo Theatre Company
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Barbara Redmond
Scenic Design: Robert Barnett
Costume Design: Vicki S. Holden
Lighting Design: James D. Sale
Sound Design: Matthew Parker
Choreographer: Jim Hoskins
Voice, Speech and Dialect Coach: Patricia Delorey
Stage Manager: Marian Wallace
Fight Director: Clay Van Sickle
Music Director: A. Paul Johnson
CAST Dr. Lewis...John Sterling Arnold
Blind Ben...Ross Boehringer
Policeman...Bryan Crossan
Dan...Anthony DeNiro
Scrooge...Patrick Egan
Maureen...Mariam Habib
Mrs. Cratchit...Darlene Horne
Will...John Long
Bob Cratchit...Anderson Matthews
Fred...Gabriel V. Ortiz
Tiny Tim...Timmy Polk
Lilly...Natasha Staley
Mr. Wilks...Bradford Wallace
Mrs. Dilber...Carolyn Zaput
**In addition to the above listed primary roles the actors undertake several secondary roles which are listed in the season program.
OPENING NIGHT Friday, November 25 at 8pm Join us in the lobby after the opening night show for food, fun and champagne, where guests will “Mingle with the Stars” and the creative team.
SYNOPSIS Few holiday events are as eagerly anticipated or as warmly received. Discover the true spirit of Christmas along with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and a host of other wonderfully familiar characters, and share the joy of this special experience with a new generation.
PREVIEWS Tuesday, November 22 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23 at 8 p.m.
Preview nights are a special event for this show as community service workers can attend the show for a very low price - $5 for children and $10 for adults. If the adult also brings a non-perishable
SHOW TIMES
11/25 8:00 p.m. Opening
11/30 8:00 p.m.
12/01 8:00 p.m.
12/03 8:00 p.m.
12/07 8:00 p.m.
12/10 8:00 p.m.
12/11 2:00 p.m.
12/13 8:00 p.m.
12/15 2:00 p.m.
12/16 8:00 p.m.
12/17 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
12/18 2:00 p.m.
12/20 8:00 p.m.
12/21 8:00 p.m.
12/22 8:00 p.m.
12/23 8:00 p.m.
12/24 1:00 p.m.
12/27 8:00 p.m.
12/28 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
12/29 2:00 p.m. Closing
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $16-$48. (In the Mertz Theatre)
December 11 after the 2pm matinee performance, at approximately 4pm
December 22 after the 8pm performance, approximately at 10pm
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $16-$48; however, attendance to the show is not required.
December 17 at 11am in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by the Asolo where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Sunday, December 18, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21, 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
www.asolo.org
$16-$48 (Children 12 and under are HALF PRICE)
CORPORATE
CO-PRESENTERS: Michael’s Gourmet Group
C0-
PRODUCERS ABC 7-WWSB TV
Jimmy and Paige Dean, Sarasota Magazine
Nate and Annie Esformes
Libbie Morgan Gurley
The Woman’s Exchange
SEASON
PRESENTERS Esther M. Mertz
Virginia B. Toulmin
Designing Women
PRESENTERS
Stanley and Janet Kane
Joan and Ira Mendell
Lee and Bob Peterson
###
The Asolo Theatre Festival is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.