Pertolia Community Theatre

A Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit, played by Kirby Sanderson, holds Tiny Tim, Megan Davis, on his shoulder

by Charles Dickens, adapted by Romulus Linney

To catch the spirit of the holiday season, we’re staging the best loved story of Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” For more than 150 years, this Victorian tale of the heartless miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, has struck an emotional chord with audience both young and old. This Christmas classic endures, for it shows that we all possess the power to change ourselves, and reminds us that love for our fellow man will give us far more happiness than money.

On Christmas Eve, four ghosts awaken Scrooge and attempt to show him the error of his ways. Throughout the night we meet the impoverished yet happy family of Bob Cratchit, the beautiful Belle, the festive Mr. Fezziwig, and, of course, the endearing Tiny Tim.

Full of beautiful Victorian costumes, fluid sets, and dazzling special effects, this two-hour show (includes intermission) has a cast of 43 community actors from Petrolia, Sarnia, Parkhill, Forest, Dresden and many other locations. Cookies and hot apple cider will be on sale during intermission. Whether it’s a family building memories or a business group celebrating the season, this production is sure to win the hearts of young and old alike. As Tiny Tim says, “God Bless us Everyone!”

Cast

Narrator – Sylvia Fairbank
Story Kid – Julia Laton
Story Kid – Emma McEwen-Harvey
Scrooge – Warren Graham
Ghost of Marley – Doug Wright
Ghost of Christmas’ Past – Nancy DeJeu
Ghost of Christmas Present – Doug Wright
Ignorance- Celeste Caskanette
Want – Bethany Hornblower
Ghost of Christmas’ To Come – Nancy DeJeu
Bob Cratchit – Kirby Sanderson
Mrs. Cratchit – Teresa Ingles
Martha Cratchit – Sara Cecile
Peter Cratchit – Deker Ingles
Miranda Cratchit – Michelle Ainsworth
Gillian Cratchit – Bronwyn Wonnacott
Belinda Cratchit – Chantal Laton
Tiny Tim Cratchit – Megan Davis
Scrooge-boy – Simon McEwen-Harvey
Orsen – Geoff Hawkins
Valentine – Caleb Hornblower
Fan – Shannon Searson
Scrooge, youth – Tim Mayhead
Belle, younger – Lydia Sanderson
Mr. Fezziwig – Steve Carapiet
Mrs. Fezziwig – Vicki Burgess
Daughter 1 – Julia Soetemans
Daughter 2 – Katherine McNabb
Daughter 3 – Isabella Maria Engberg
Suitor 1 – Shawn Calvank
Suitor 2 – Liam Milligan
Suitor 3 – Dekker Ingles
Violinist – Joan Plant
Violinist – Katie Johnson
Scrooge, older – Nathan Calvank
Belle, older – Nikky DeJeu
Fred/Nephew – Jonathan Krall
Niece in Law – Amanda Calvank
Sister – Megan Douglas
Topper – Nathan Calvank
Gentleman 1 – Roy Butler
Gentleman 2 – Stephen Hodgetts
Boy Singing – Julia Hornblower
Turkey Boy – Joey Hawkins
Caroline – Cathy
Husband – Art Park
Businessman 1 – Roy Butler
Businessman 2 – Ross Rundle
Businessman 3 – Steve Carapiet
Charwoman – Maureen Grandis
Laundress – Sarah Hornblower
Undertakers Woman – Mrs.Carroleigh Cecile
Old Joe – Bert de Roo
Old Joe’s Boy – Geoff Hawkins

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