A CHRISTMAS CAROL 10th Anniversary Production

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Community Players will stage its 10th Anniversary of A Christmas Carol (A Ghost Story) on December 5-7, 11-14, 18-19 at 3220 Bell Road, Nashville, TN 37214. Show times are Thursday – Saturday 7pm; Sundays at 2pm. The production features John Carpenter as Bob Crachit and welcomes Phil Brady back as Scrooge.

Going back to the original text by Mr. Dickens, this production is presented in a story theatre fashion on an impressive six level stage. Of this year’s production, director David Hutson has to say, "This version of A Christmas Carol does something no other movie, TV show, or play I have ever seen has done. It brings you the voice of Charles Dickens. Most people are familiar with this story, but few have actually read the book. Instead of reinterpreting, adapting, and taking artistic license as I have done in past years, I reduced the process down to simply editing Dickens own words and dividing them between three narrators to bring his voice back to the story. Nothing has been added and every aspect possible of the story has been restored to the basic elements that made this one of the most popular and endearing books ever written.

Tommy Rocco of Out and About had this to say about last year’s production: "Upon entering the theater, I was simply expecting yet another church Christmas play that would warm the heart, but not open my eyes, to a brand new vision of a timeless work of art like this Dickens classic. Boy was I wrong. When the curtains opened and I first saw the magnificent six story stage, I was immediately drawn into the story. Then, when the players began speaking in haunting yet impeccable British accents, I was even further impressed. As the play progressed and the production incorporated beautiful choreography, brilliant harmonic singing and magic literally happening before my eyes, …. {I} felt more like I was on Broadway enjoying a professionally produced show.

"I must say this: not to sound over the top, but for the whole of the play I truly felt like I was floating through the haunted imagination of Charles Dickens himself. Director David Hutson decided to produce this adaptation in a style called "story theater," and he stayed as true to Dickens’ original text as possible. His efforts truly paid off, as this is one of the best plays I’ve seen in a long time, perhaps ever. And I don’t say that lightly."

If you enjoy great theater, tell your loved ones to grab their coats and accompany you to an evening of sheer brilliance. What better way to celebrate the holiday season?"

For more information and reservations, please visit www. communityplayers. biz or call 615.414.2781.