Contact: November 2013
Patricia Rettig
317.876.0513
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Limited run of a seasonal favorite
One-hour production on stage at Beef & Boards Dec. 6-20
INDIANAPOLIS – In time for the holidays and on select dates only, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents its special one-hour production of the classic Charles Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol. This timeless story is enhanced with music and live on stage from Dec. 6-20.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly businessman whose bitterness has increased with age. He cares little for the needs of his fellow man, preferring to keep money in his pocket rather than coal on the fire. His employee, Bob Cratchit, faithfully endures the ongoing chill from both his workplace and his boss. Faithfully, he keeps Scrooge in his prayers even through his own family is struggling to survive on the meager salary he earns. The health of Cratchit’s young son, Tiny Tim, is as poor as the family is financially, but Scrooge’s heart is unmoved and his coffers remain unopened.
Scrooge’s inhumanity becomes so intense that it stirs the spirit of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who appears to him on Christmas Eve. Marley tells Scrooge he will be visited by three more spirits, and advises him to heed the messages they bring. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come then appear to Scrooge in succession – reminding him of what was, showing what is, and warning him what will be should he continue on his present path. Not only will his life be quickly forgotten if he maintains his miserly ways, but those around him face hardships that he could have easily prevented.
Jeff Stockberger stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this story of forgiveness and second chances. Haunting him as the spirits are Erin Cohenour (Ghost of Christmas Past), Craig Underwood (Christmas Present) and Steve Greist (Christmas Yet To Come). Darrin Murrell plays Bob Cratchit with Carrie S. Neal as Mrs. Cratchit. Playing their children are Sage Barber Murrell as Tiny Tim, Sofia Murrell as Belinda Cratchit, Isaac Herzog as Peter Cratchit and Kennedy Martin as Martha Cratchit. Collin Poynter plays the storyteller. Jacob Marley is played by Eddie Curry, while Theresa Koleszar, Kellie Cullinan and Michael Davis round out the cast.
A Christmas Carol is directed by Elizabeth Stark and choreographed by Ron Morgan. Music arrangements are by Michael Hoagland with Debbie Myers as musical director. Jill Kelly is the costumer.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents just 10 performances of this one-hour version of A Christmas Carol in its intimate setting. Tickets range from $24 to $34, including Chef Odell Ward’s holiday buffet and the show. Student group pricing is available for select performances. Parking is always free. For reservations, call the box office at 317.872.9664. For details or show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre,
is celebrating its 40th anniversary during 2013, having provided food & fun since 1973.
FACT SHEET
WHAT: A Christmas Carol
19th year
One-hour music-filled version of the Charles Dickens classic tale
WHEN: Dec. 6 through Dec. 20, 2013
Evenings
Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
Dec. 9, 16
Matinees
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; Buffet from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m.
Dec. 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20
WHO: Directed by Elizabeth Stark Choreographer Ron Morgan
Musical arrangements Michael Hoagland Musical Director Debbie Myers
Starring
Jeff Stockberger as Ebenezer Scrooge
Darrin Murrell as Bob Cratchit/Mr. Fezziwig
Collin Poynter as Storyteller/Fred
Erin Cohenour as Ghost of Christmas Past/laundress
Craig Underwood as Ghost of Christmas Present/gentleman
Steve Greist as Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come/Young Scrooge
Eddie Curry as Jacob Marley/Old Joe
Carrie S. Neal as Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Fezziwig
Kellie Cullinan as Belle/Charity Woman
Theresa Koleszar as Fred’s wife/Charwoman
Sage Barber Murrell as Tim Cratchit
Sofia Murrell as Belinda Cratchit
Isaac Herzog as Peter Cratchit/Boy Scrooge
Kennedy Martin as Martha Cratchit/Fan, Scrooge’s sister
Michael Davis as Crazy Uncle Henry/Fred party guest
WHERE: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis
TICKETS: May be purchased by calling the Box Office at 317.872.9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. Tickets range from $24 to $34 and include the Chef Odell Ward’s holiday buffet, fruit & salad bar and unlimited coffee and tea. Student group pricing is available for select performances; ask for details.
WEB SITE: For more information or show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com