November 24 - December 24, 2007 Segerstrom Stage 28th Annual Production A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens adapted by Jerry Patch directed by John-David Keller Julianne and George Argyros, Honorary Producers Orange County Register and Cox, Media Partner Approximately two hours including one 15-minute intermission.

The Solicitors (Richard Doyle, left, and Karen Hensel) are surprised by Scrooge's (Hal Landon, Jr.) lack of generosity. Photo by Henry DiRocco.

Join us as we celebrate the holidays and recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with the 28th annual staging of this timeless Dickens classic. Once again, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself will bring 19th-century London to life in Orange County's favorite Christmas tradition.

Author:
Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth and spent most of his childhood in London and Kent. His first novel, The Pickwick Papers (1836-1837), was published in monthly serial installments and became an instant hit. In 1843, he published A Christmas Carol, one of the most popular Christmas stories of all time. Dickens was a prolific writer, and his later works are regarded as his finest by critics. Some of these include Bleak House (1852-1853), Great Expectations (1860-1861), Oliver Twist (1837-1839), and A Tale of Two Cities (1859). Dickens is buried in Westminister Abbey.

Recommendation and Resources:
Parents and youngsters of all ages will have a ball. (Some children under six could be frightened by the "ghosts.")

Daily Pilot - Spirit of redemption
Classic Dickens tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ revives viewers’ compassion.

Daily Pilot - Kids sharing a big role of tiny person
Eight-and 9-year-old actors take after older siblings by portraying Tiny Tim and working on “A Christmas Carol” production at SCR.

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*Student matinee general admission. For information call 714-708-5555.
**ASL interpreted performance for the Deaf community.