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"A Christmas Carol" on stage in Carpinteria Date: 12/9/2012 Produced by the Plaza Playhouse Theater, directed by Asa Olsson, and starring an all-local cast, this season’s staging of “A Christmas Carol” runs Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec.7, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at the Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. The classic tale centers around the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who pays his clerk Bob Cratchit only 15 shillings a week, is rude to his nephew, and refuses to take part in the Christmas spirit. Soon, the Ghosts of his former business partner (Jacob Marley), Christmas Past, Present, and Future all pay the misanthrope a visit and teach him a lesson or two. Adding to the festive atmosphere of the production are the authentic period costumes and the setting of old London. Tickets are available at www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com, the Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Ave., and at the theater box office the day of the performance. Ticket prices are $12 general admission, $10 for students and seniors, And $7 for children under 12. The Plaza Playhouse Theater is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. For more information, call (805) 684-6380. The Cast Ebenezer Scrooge - Gene Garcia Marley - Jim Robbins Christmas Past - Jane Wierda Christmas Present - Carter Hamilton Christmas Yet/Chessnut Man - Jason Himeon Nephew Fred - Jim James Carrera Fred’s Wife - Dawn Gregory Topper Fred’s Friend - Philip Moreno Topper’ Girl - Barbara Fakinos Maid - Judy Mulford Maid - Ireline Zlogar Bob Cratchit - John Thomas Mrs. Cratchit - Laura Manriquez Tiny Tim C. - Ian Thomas Peter C. - Evan Gregg Martha C. - Harmony Reed Belinda C. - Gaby Rigonati Little Karen C. - Sara Flora Fakinos Little Charles C./Want - James Wierda Little Fan - Tess Truax Boy Ebenezer/Pickpocket 2 - Joseph Calzada School Teacher - Mike VanStry Ebenezer Scrooge Jr. - Daniel Gold Belle Fezziwig - Jamey Geston Mrs. Fezziwig - Kat Bruington Dick Eb.Jr’s Friend - Alec Robbins Amelia Fezz./Ignorance - Katrina Zlogar Errand Girl - Elizabeth Olivas Errand Boy - Ian Reed Pickpocket 1 /Musician/School Maid - Darianna Lancet Camilla Lemere - Young Shopper Collector I - Pauline Reyes Collector II - Carmen Cordero Mr. Poulterer/Turkey Boy - Peter Robbins Holly Seller - Teresa Washington Old Joe - Ed Jensen Mrs. Dilber - Amy Orozco Charwoman - Pete Flynn Street Sweep - Trina Emami Production Crew Hanne Pitcock and Asa Olsson - Co-directors Mark King - Assistant Director Jenny Sirianni Katy Olivas Corinne Geston Karen Gocha Ireline Zlogar About the director Swedish born actress well-known in her home country for her prolific television and stage roles, Asa Olsson not only directed the stage production but adapted the script from the Charles Dickens classic. Her most recent directing project was “The Ballad of Billy Lee.” She serves as Artistic Director for the Plaza Playhouse Theater. ### It is the mission of the Carpinteria Plaza Playhouse Theater to be a venue that is the center of arts and entertainment for the entire Carpinteria Valley community. A place where young and old can express their artistic talent in music, dance and theatre and also to enjoy what the world of entertainment has to offer. We endeavor to be a place that Carpinterians can proudly call their own. The theater is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. The phone number is (805) 684-6380, and the Web site is www.PlazaTheaterCarpinteria.com. |