Blessed Unrest – theatre for the adventurous – and New Ohio Theatre Present
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted by MATT OPATRNY from the novel by Charles Dickens

Featuring

J. STEPHEN BRANTLEY, CLAIR FORT, TATYANA KOT, NATHAN RICHARD WAGNER and JOSHUA WYNTER

Directed and Choreographed by JESSICA BURR
Production Stage Manager: DARIELLE SHANDLER
Female Understudy/ASM: NANCY MONAHAN
Costume Design: SUMMER LEE JACK & REBECCA WELLES
Lighting Design: JAY RYAN
Sound Design: SAM DUSNETZ & BETH LAKE
Set/Props Design: MATT OPATRNY & NEAL WILKINSON
Scenic Artist: JESSIE MAHON
Press Representative: KAMILA SLAWINSKI

New Ohio Theatre
154 Christopher Street (between Greenwich and Washington Streets)
December 21 – 31, 2016

Blessed Unrest’s presentation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL is innovative, blending a bit of politics, dark comedy, current and classic music, and interpretive choreography into a delightful recipe for holiday fun. Amidst a stark stage, five talented actors (J. Stephen Brantley, Tatyana Kot, Nathan Richard Wagner, Joshua Wynter, and Claire Fort) take on the tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his famous visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Creative props (I have never seen so many imaginative uses for a door!) and simplistic costumes that easily morph into different characters add to the fun. And as always, expect the unexpected with Blessed Unrest. The ghost of Jacob Marley arrives on stilts; a full-bearded maiden convinces you she is the saucy paramour of a gentleman caller; a festive dinner is revealed through a bird’s eye view; and on it goes. The familiar story is told in an unfamiliar way, and new perspectives are infused into both the plight of the poor and the spirit of the holidays.

2016 has been an unusual year with twists and turns around every corner. I can’t think of a better way to finish it up than with this unique production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

- Laurie Lawson -