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With Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol Comes To Center Playhouse!
"Since I have seen major productions of this tale throughout the years I wondered how Center Players could relay this classic tale with such limited space." - Gloria Moro
Last night I attended a rehearsal of A Christmas Carol by Michael Paller at Center Playhouse in Freehold, NJ. This theater continues to amaze me! Since I have seen major productions of this tale throughout the years I wondered how this small theater could relay this classic tale with such limited space. Again they didn’t disappoint me. Paller’s version takes place in 1843 at a Christmas Eve gathering of friends in Charles Dickens’ study. Dickens, played by Bill Lee, announces that he has a new idea for a story and wishes the group would act it out for him. The group is delighted to comply and eagerly engage themselves in their roles.
We all know the story but under the direction of Jeff Caplan, the cast skillfully takes us back in time to tell this Christmas Classic. There’s even a beautiful duet sung by Yvette Cataneo and Lynne Cefalo. I would highly recommend spending an evening at Center Playhouse to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Gloria Moro of Manalapan is a guest blogger for Center Players. She has studied playwriting at The Playwrights Theater, New Jersey Rep and McCarter Theater.
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A Christmas Carol opens at Center Playhouse, located at 35 South Street in downtown Freehold, on Friday, December 6th and runs for two weekends through December 15th, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $23 for Seniors & Students and includes gourmet desserts and refreshments. Group rates for parties of ten or more are available. Seating is limited so call the box office at (732) 462-9093 or visit us online at www.CenterPlayers.org to purchase your tickets.
