This year, Doyle and Takakuwa are able to present their work in front of a live audience (fully vaccinated and masked, of course). He fills the considerable shoes of Hal Landon Jr., who left the role at the end of the 2019 season - 40 years after he played Scrooge for the first time in SCR’s first production.Īnd Hisa Takakuwa, who served as assistant director for 14 productions and appeared onstage in 14 more, got her first chance to direct the show. SCR founding artist Richard Doyle, who has tackled numerous roles in the show since its first production in the 1980-81 season, steps into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Last year, we had to make do with an audio-only version of Dickens’ famous tale at the height of the pre-vaccine pandemic. We believe the proper forum to debate them is in the comments section on our social media channels. While Voice of OC might take issue occasionally with the way our critics tackle such challenging subjects, we nevertheless grant them the autonomy to make those decisions. Katelynn Bailey, Kendall Bailey, Summer Branum, Moriah Cavitt, Adelade Edgington, Chad Edgington, Emerald Edgington, Melissa Edgington, Sawyer Edgington, Spencer Key, Calli Simmons, Hunter Simmons, Jodee Wales and Kent Wright.How is the New Scrooge in South Coast Repertory’s ‘A Christmas Carol?’ CloseĮditor’s Note: We give our arts critics the latitude to state their opinions of the work they review, and we know they must address many complex and sometimes controversial aspects of an artist’s choices we also recognize that sensitivity must be exercised in describing them. “I have had lots of help from a team of people who helped with various tasks to ensure an excellent production,” Cox said. “I’ve had fun doing this play outside of the UIL rules associated with the One Act Plays that I direct. There is a strong possibility that Olney Community Theatre may continue with other plays after the premier production if there is any interest from the community. “I hope people will be transported into a radio station and experience the play from a different perspective,” Cox added. What is Christmas without “A Christmas Carol?” Olney Community Theatre presents a new spin on a traditional story that many people have grown to love throughout the years. Also, there are sound effects to add to the drama.” “I don’t want people to think that they will be just listening to the radio, because the cast will also act onstage. It is set in a 1946 New York City radio station,” Cox said. The play depicts the classic story of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” but it is told from the perspective of various characters. There are approximately 17 cast members who play 41 characters, and Cox said they have been practicing and perfecting their performances, including their British accents to improve authenticity.
He thought it was a good idea,” Cox said. So, I called Chad to see about the possibility of performing the play at the church. “As a director, you get lots of emails, and as I was reviewing my emails, the script for this radio play caught my eye. Cox explains the origin of her idea for Olney Community Theatre. The play’s director is the Olney ISD Library Administrator Lori Cox, who has more than 20 years of directing experience, serving as the director for many Olney ISD One Act Play productions. Attendees may park in the rear parking lot for easy access to the Fellowship Hall. The play is occurring in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Olney-the event sponsor. Olney Community Theatre is making its debut with “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” Dec.
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