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Curio Premieres "A Christmas Carol"
A new adaptation based on Dickens' classic.
This year, Curio Theatre is premiering an exciting seasonal favorite,
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, December 11, 2008 to January 3,
2009, adapted by Jared Reed, and directed by Gay Carducci. Retaining
much of Dickens' actual writing, Reed will bring to life all of
Dickens' colorful characters, from Scrooge himself to Tiny Tim, in a
one-man performance, inspired by research into the public performances
performed by Charles Dickens himself.
But don't expect a mere reading! Curio's production will be
accompanied by lighting effects and original music composed by Drew
Peterson, and staged in the beautiful newly opened Sanctuary.
The story of notorious miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who sees nothing merry
in "Merry Christmas," may be familiar, but just wait until you see
this exciting new production! Critics have praised Curio's original
adaptations for their "emotional, lyrical, narrative, musical, visual
and sheer thespian power" and this new production will work the same
magic on Dickens' beloved tale.
Show adapter and performer Jared Reed said of Curio's new holiday
show, "It's a ghost story about redemption, about the humanity lying
in wait within all of us, breaking out no matter how much we try to
push it down. It's a story about the human need for something outside
of us to live and strive for. It's about kindness, empathy, and
understanding. It's about human frailty. It's about us."
Evening performances will be 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday (with
the exception of Opening Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m.), and a 2 p.m.
matinee on Saturdays. Opening night, Friday, Dec. 12, also includes a
complimentary post-show party next door at Abbraccio Restaurant, 820 S
47Th Street, Philadelphia.
Tickets are $10-$22 ($10 tickets for students)
For ticket information and show times, visit www.curiotheatre.org
or call 215-525-1350
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Gay Carducci
General Manager
Curio Theatre Company
815 S. 48Th St.
Phila. Pa. 19143
610-368-4450
215-525-1350
g...@curiotheatre.org
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and
knowledge." Albert Einstein
