FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Christmas Carol
As Told By One Man To Whom It Matters
From the Story By Charles Dickens
By Zander Michaelson
Directed by David Ellenstein
From: Nancy Richards
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
As Told By One Man To Whom It Matters
A WORLD PREMIERE FILMED PRODUCTION
BY NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE
From the Story By Charles Dickens
By Zander Michaelson
Directed By David Ellenstein
Featuring James Newcomb
Streaming December 9 – December 31, 2020
Solana Beach, Calif. – North Coast Repertory Theatre is giving viewers a delightfully reimagined way to experience Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The classic holiday tale gets a fresh new adaptation by Zander Michaelson. In an astonishing display of virtuosity, actor James Newcomb assays the entire story from one man’s perspective. The timeless message of hope and redemption are rediscovered and celebrated, as Scrooge, Cratchit, Marley and all the rest, are brought vividly to life. Whether you’re seeing it for the first or hundredth time, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is the ideal treat for young and old alike.
David Ellenstein directed the versatile James Newcomb on North Coast Rep’s mainstage, adhering to all mandated safety and testing procedures under the SAG New Media Agreement. Audiences will see a full theatrical production with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett and costumes by Elisa Benzoni and Props by Philip Korth. Cinematographer/editor Aaron Rumley filmed and edited the show.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL will stream on-demand on Showtix4U from December 9 through December 31. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org.
Viewers may also enjoy North Coast Rep’s tandem holiday production of AN ILIAD, also streaming on Showtix4U from December 9 through January 3, 2021. AN ILIAD was written by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare and is based on the translation Homer’s classic tale by Robert Fagles. Directed by David Ellenstein and featuring Richard Baird, AN ILIAD will stream on Showtix4U December 9 through December 31.
