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Cast of A Christmas Carol
20th Year of Production |
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Matt Hackman ’02 reprises role of
Ebenezer Scrooge |
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Anthony Keitt reprises role of
Ghost of Christmas Present |
The stage is set for a holiday tradition at Randolph-Macon College.
Ebenezer Scrooge will kick off the twentieth production of R-MC communication studies professor Marilyn Mattys’ adaptation of
A Christmas Carol, directed by Joe Mattys, drama professor and director of the R-MC Arts Department.
This production, now in it's 20th year, runs for seven straight days beginning Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 5 – 6, 2 p.m.; Dec.7 – 10, 7:30 p.m. As in years past, cider and cookies will be served in the lobby after the show, where the audience can meet and greet the cast.
For information on tickets and reservations, call (804) 752-7316.
“The first performance, in 1990, was staged in Old Chapel. The set was simply black flats and floors with simple costumes. We only had a small troop of actors who played numerous parts,” comments Joe Mattys. “Since then, the script has evolved slightly, adding characters here and there and simplifying others and the sets and costumes have become more beautifully designed. Yet, the story remains faithful and maintains the spirit and tone of the original,” he says.
A Christmas Carol is not only a tradition at R-MC, but for local families who make this an annual holiday gathering. Many of the cast members, including residents from the Town of Ashland, have grown up acting in different roles of the annual production. Returning for the twentieth production is ten-year veteran and Randolph-Macon alumnus Matt Hackman ’02 playing the title role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Hackman is thoroughly excited to reprise his role, saying, “I am excited about this year and it will certainly be different and better than in the past.” Joining Hackman in his return is four-year runner Bitsy Johnson ’09, who has played a variety of roles. “The experience is incredible. It is awesome to be a part of such a long-running tradition,” she says.
Click here to see a photo gallery of 2009's A Christmas Carol.Other familiar cast members include:
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Anthony Keitt
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Ghost of Christmas Present (since 1993)
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Theresa Traylor ’05
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Belle (since 2001)
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Andrea Lindgren
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Sally Cratchit (since 2006) Andrea is the daughter of R-MC President Robert and Cheryl Lindgren.
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Chris Blenderman ’10
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Young Scrooge (since 2006)
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Zachary Blackburn
(Town of Ashland)
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Played Tiny Tim in 1997 and various other roles
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Owen Wright
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Various roles since 2006. Owen is the son of R-MC librarian Lynda Wright.
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Alexandra Torrence
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Various roles since 2003. Alexandra is the daughter of R-MC Professors Bruce and Eve Torrence.
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Max and Ben Thoburn
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Various roles. Max and Ben are the sons of R-MC Professor John Thoburn and play choreographer, Tina Mello.
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Chris Lacoss & daughter, Rachel (Town of Ashland)
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Various roles since 2007
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Erin Flexon
(Town of Ashland)
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Various roles since 2006
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