Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge Video on Demand
COVID-19, begone! Ye shall not destroy the arts!
My play The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge will be produced by Orlando Shakes in a Video on Demand virtual theater experience, from December 10 – 20, 2020.
Some dear friends of mine are in this production. Philip Nolen, who did the original workshop and world premiere of the play, and who has been an inspiration to me for my writing, will play Ebenezer Scrooge. Anne Hering, who I’ve known forever and has been in several of my shows, will play Mrs. Cratchit, Sarah Wainwright, and The Translator (The Ghost of Christmas Future doesn’t speak english after all). Sarah Hubert, who was in a reading of my play “The Gentleman Thief” and helped me translate the Feydeau play Monsieur Chasse (which became my play A Hunting We Will Go!) will play The Ghost of Christmas Present, Fan, and Belle. And all three are members of my pseudo-virtual-theatre company Quarantine Rep.
Quinton Cockrell and I worked together a lifetime ago at Orlando Shakes. And I have no idea who the other actors are. But they better not blow it. I kid I kid. Or maybe not.
Not a Typical Streaming Production
The show won’t look like your basic Zoom-like meeting. Orlando Shakes is coming up with a cool digital set design. From what I understand, all of the actors received a green screen and lighting. It looks like it’s going to be very cool.
About the Production
Here’s what the press release has to say about the show.
In this laugh-out-loud, twisted take on the holiday classic, it’s one year after A Christmas Carol and Scrooge has returned to his miserly ways… The Ghosts of Christmas are on trial for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Both silly and sweet, The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge is a heartwarming comedy for the whole family!
“This show is just packed with Christmas cheer and plenty of laughs,” says Jim Helsinger, Orlando Shakes’ artistic director and director of this production. “And it adds a delightful twist to the classic Dickens tale. With this Video on Demand experience, patrons can enjoy theater for the holidays from the safety of their home.”
Dec 10 – 20th.
Tickets cost $15 per person to stream. $10 for students.
Available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 or online at orlandoshakes.org.
