A Corporate Christmas Carol revisits Charles Dickens’ classic tale with a modern update. Ebba N. Scrooge is a successful entrepreneur, but her drive for optimum efficiency and achievement has created a disconnect with the people who helped shape her path. With the aid of three Christmas spirits, Ebba travels through seasons of her life: joyful moments, poignant conversations, and potentially tragic outcomes. She is mentored by Jacob Marley, her first influencer; “Old” Fezziwig, her first employer; Victoria Vance, her investor; and Bob and Clara Cratchit, family friends and supporters. We meet Ebba’s sisters Fan and Freda and her friends at school and in college.
This isn’t your traditional telling of the Dickens classic, but the original story is very much evident. Local playwright and new director Barak Gunter wrote the original script, with additional dialogue by Jeanne Craig, who co-directs. Multiple cast members have also contributed, so it is very much a “corporate effort”. Some cast members are making their stage debuts, some are veteran actors, but all are very excited to bring you this Christmas tale that has been on the stage for nearly 200 years.
This production will be at the Lucky Wolf Theater at
404 East Michigan Avenue in Paw Paw, so take advantage of the great menu of drinks and food in the cafe downstairs, and enjoy the show upstairs. Shows are December 11 and 12 at 7:00 PM and December 13 at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
This will be a telling of the story you won’t soon forget, so come out and let us help you kick off your holiday season!
