Dr. Barry Glassman will once again step into the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge, the delightfully miserly creation from Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, when Civic Theatre of Allentown presents its 23^rd annual mounting of “A Christmas Carol” beginning November 30. The production, which will play on the Civic’s Nineteenth Street Theatre, will run through December 15. Glassman has played Scrooge in more productions at Civic than any other actor in the theatre’s presentation of the holiday classic. This production marks his seventh time in the role.

The staging of “A Christmas Carol” has become a cherished tradition at Civic Theatre, as this year marks the 23^rd Annual Production of the faithful adaption by Artistic Director, William Sanders and President of the Board, Sharon Lee Glassman. Written in 1989, “the script has changed only slightly in the intervening 20 years.” says Sanders. “The cast is a bit larger – we had an incredibly large turnout for casting this year. Over the years we have revamped sets, costumes and scenes and made some minor changes, but the spirit always remains constant.”

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol continues to move and inspire audiences. Teaching a lesson that even the coldest hearted individual can transform into an enlightened and understanding soul, “A Christmas Carol” spins a tale of spirit and passion. The production itself inspires passion in many young actors – in this case, nearly 100 performers from the community – who develop a love for the stage. Many of the younger actors are making their Civic stage debuts.

“Each year there is an overwhelming turn out for roles, especially for young actors, so we graciously welcome new cast members. We are always thrilled to introduce many debut performances and give opportunities for children from our Civic Theatre School and elsewhere,” says Managing Director, Michael Traupman.

A full schedule of shows is included in this release, along with more cast and crew information. To schedule interviews with anyone involved with A Christmas Carol, or to take photos/film of the show, please contact Managing Director Michael Traupman at 610.433.8903 x206 or michael@civictheatre.com.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

AT CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN

SHOWS AND SHOWTIMES

Show Date                                Show Time          Regular Admission       Student/Senior

Friday, November 30^th  ................. 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Saturday, December 1^st ................. 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Sunday, December 2^nd .................. 2pm............................. $26............................. $23

Thursday, December 6^th................. 7pm............................. $25............................. $20
Friday, December 7^th...................... 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Saturday, December 8^th.................. 2pm............................. $26............................. $21

Saturday, December 8^th.................. 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Sunday, December 9^th.................... 2pm............................. $26............................. $23

Thursday, December 13^th............... 7pm............................. $25............................. $20
Friday, December 14^h.................... 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Saturday, December 15^th................ 2pm............................. $26............................. $21

Saturday, December 15^th................ 7pm............................. $26............................. $23

Children 12 and under are $12 for all performances.
 

Civic’s Box Office # is 610.432.8943. All shows will be produced at Civic’s 19^th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19^th Street, Allentown, PA. Free parking for the shows is available along Liberty and Allen Streets near 19^th Street and in the Wachovia Bank parking lot at 19^th and Liberty (after the bank is closed).

Civic Theatre’s 2012-2013 stage season is sponsored by Bennett Automotive Group. Further sponsorship of A Christmas Carol has been provided by Phoebe of Allentown, Wells Fargo Bank, Aesthetica Cosmetic and Laser Center, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., UGI, and B Braun.

PRINCIPAL CAST LIST

(This is a list of the majority of the speaking roles and people who have been mentioned in the press release above.)

Name                                                                                      Role(s)

Barry Glassman.................................................Scrooge

Matthew Rosvanis...........................................Storyteller

Christopher Laevey.........................................Mr. Crachit

Rachel Greer...............................................Mrs. Crachit

Brendan Griffiths...............................................Tiny Tim

Mark Collmer..............................................Jacob Marley

Kathy Patterson...........................Ghost of Christmas Past

Zinnia Santiago.......................Ghost of Christmas Present

Matthew Rosvanis.....................Ghost of Christmas Future

JoAnn W. Basist .........................Mrs. Dilber/Mrs. Fezziwig

Krystal Cruz...........................................................Belle

Stefanie Bohunicky...............................................Nancy

Rosemary Pandolfo...................................Belinda Crachit

Matthew Rosvanis......................................Scrooge at 21

Zachary Huck............................................Scrooge at 13

Anna Tjeltveit.................................................Young Fan

Alysia Schenberger..........................................Dying Fan

Susan Schlegel...............................................Mrs. Colby

Remy Kayal....................................................Solicitor 1

John Kuchar....................................................Solicitor 2

Max Meitzler..........................................First London Boy

CREW/TECHNICAL STAFF LIST

Name                                                                                     Position

William Sanders.............................................................Director

Patricia Welle.......................................Assistant Director

Ryan Kloss...............................Production Stage Manager

Will Morris.................Technical Director/Costume Designer

Helena Confer.........................................Sound Designer

Kim Danish...................................................Wigs & Hair

Greyson Asmus...........................Assistant Stage Manager

Civic Theatre of Allentown is a 501c3 non-profit organization that professionally produces live community theatre, is the Lehigh Valley’s longest running year-round art house cinema, and the home of the Lehigh Valley’s oldest continually operated children’s theatre school.  More information on Civic Theatre of Allentown can be found at www.CivicTheatre.com.