The Suffield Players Present 'A Christmas Carol'

Press release from the Suffield Players:

Nov. 20, 2021

The Suffield Players are ready to impart some holiday cheer with our annual holiday benefit featuring the classic tale by Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol; adapted for stage by Ryan Bird. One weekend only, December 3rd & 4th at 8pm and Sunday, December 5th at 2pm at Mapleton Hall in Suffield, CT.

See the power of redemption as we follow the story of Ebenezer Scrooge who learns that its never too late to change and love his fellow man. Director Lisa Parker shares "If you look around, you'll see numerous productions of A Christmas Carol in the area," said Parker. "That's pretty amazing for a story that's over 175 years old. But its familiarity is its appeal, especially this year when our traditional holiday celebrations are still in flux due to the pandemic." Keeping to the Players tradition of holiday shows with "a minimum of rehearsal and a maximum of fun" some of the actors will perform with scripts in hand. "Not having to memorize lines gives the cast more freedom to explore these classic characters," Parker added. "Dickens wanted us to see our own human nature in these characters, however funny or flawed we may be."

The cast: Alex Barry, Josh Barry, Shaun Barry, Jillian Bower, Mary Fernandez-Sierra, Dennis Fitzpatrick, Tom Hebert, Mariah LaJeunesse, Hanna Madler, Hannah McCluskey, Bob McGowan, Nicole Migliozi, Mark Proulx, Josh Prouser, Jamie Reopell, Dana T. Ring, Kelly Seip, Kyle Smith, Paige Stawasz, and Eva Veras. Directed by Lisa Paker

All performances in Mapleton Hall 1305 Mapleton Avenue Suffield, CT

General Admission – No Reservations Needed - $10 suggested donation; all proceeds go toward maintenance of Historic Mapleton Hall

Please note all audience members must wear masks inside the theater. Adults must also show proof of Covid vaccination. Children under 12 welcome if they are fully vaccinated OR if they have a negative Covid test. See suffieldplayers.org of our Covid-19 guidelines.

This press release was produced by the Suffield Players. The views expressed here are the author's own.