Tag Archive for: A Christmas Carol

Hidden Objects in A Christmas Carol

In 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]

5 Tips for Conquering the Dance Audition

                    Spring is upon us, which also means it’s audition season for the musical theatre actor!   You’ve found the perfect 16-32 bars for your vocal audition, dressed yourself in your bespoke, character-appropriate attire, brushed up on your killer monologue, and meticulously studied your sides. Everything is […]

How Dickens Inspired Charity at Christmas

Charles Dickens probably had more influence on the way that Christians celebrate Christmas today than any single individual in human history except Jesus Christ.

By the numbers: ‘A Christmas Carol’ over 31 years at the DCPA

Did you know: In 22 productions of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the DCPA Theatre Copany has employed seven Scrooges, 17 Tiny Tims, 45 actors as ghosts…