Photo Flash: Meadow Brook Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By: Gabrielle Sierra Nov. 23, 2009
Celebrate the season with Meadow Brook Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, adapted and originally staged by Charles Nolte.
The familiar story of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the ghosts that change a life has been staged every December for over 20 years at Meadow Brook Theatre. "It's our most popular play," says MBT Interim Artistic Director, Travis Walter. "People bring their families year after year. We're thrilled to be a part of so many traditions."
This year's production stars Meadow Brook Theatre veteran, Thomas D. Mahard, as Ebenezer Scrooge. Mahard has appeared on stage at MBT in over 60 productions, spanning 30 years. This includes 23 seasons in various roles for "A Christmas Carol." He's excited to be portraying Scrooge this season, as he passes the 1,000 performance mark for "A Christmas Carol."
"It's great to live in an area where I can spend Christmas with my theatre family, working year after year in this holiday production, yet still have the opportunity to act in movies with great stars like Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank and Robert DeNiro," Mahard says.
In addition to Mahard, the cast includes Aaron T. Moore (Ghost of Jacob Marley), Sara Catheryn Wolf (Ghost of Christmas Past), Paul Hopper (Ghost of Christmas Present), Patrick O'Connor Cronin (Ghost of Christmas Future), Tobin Hissong (Bob Cratchit), Jean Lyle Lepard (Mrs. Cratchit) and, alternating in the role of Tiny Tim, Zachary Garrett or Colin Kirlpatrick. The large cast includes several other professional Michigan actors, as well as nearly two dozen local children, pursuing their dreams of being on stage.
"A Christmas Carol" is directed by MBT Associate Director, Terry W. Carpenter, utilizing the original staging from Charles Nolte, who adapted the popular version of the holiday classic for the Meadow Brook Theatre stage.
The design team includes set design by Peter W. Hicks, light design by Reid G. Johnson, sound design by Mike Duncan and costumes by Mary Pettinato. Caitlin Burke is the choral director, with original choreography by Jan Puffer.
Tickets range from $25 to $40 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group discounts.
Thanksgiving Weekend is Family Weekend at Meadow Brook Theatre. Tickets for children 5 - 12 years old are half price for performances of "A Christmas Carol" Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29. Be sure to mention the number of children in your party when you call the box office for tickets. Children under five years of age are not allowed at Meadow Brook Theatre performances.
This production of "A Christmas Carol" is made possible through the generosity of the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, AT&T Yellow Pages and AM580 Radio Motor City Favorites.
For additional information on Meadow Brook Theatre, please visit www.mbtheatre.com. Meadow Brook Theatre is a non-profit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for over 40 years.
Aaron T. Moore
Thomas D. Mahard
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