Villagers Theatre

A Christmas Carol 2010

 

  

A Christmas Carol

 

 
From the Public Readings of
Charles Dickens
 
As Performed by
 Michael Kroll

Saturday – December 18, 2010

8:00 PM

One Night Only

The Performance Originally schedule for for Dec 17 has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.

The Villagers Theatre proudly presents this tour de force one-man show inspired by the tour Charles Dickens performed of his classic holiday work in the United States during the late 1860s.  In finest tradition of the troubadour-actor, Michael Kroll takes the stage with only a few hand props, a table and chair and carries the audience into this classic Christmas tale.  Mr. Kroll not only becomes narrator and story teller, but also portrays the entire ensemble of unforgettable Dickens’ characters in an evening of “A Christmas Carol.”

This is not a reading of the story, but rather Mr. Kroll actually performs as over 30 characters in this amazing one-man show.

Well known for his character work in countless community and regional productions, area audiences have followed Michael Kroll for over 20 years in the role of Scrooge in local productions of the musical of the same name. An ardent fan of both Dickens and “A Christmas Carol,” Mr. Kroll began crafting his solo interpretation of the material several years ago.

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No Gift Certificates, Discounts or Coupons will be accepted at this Special Production

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New Years Eve 2010

Dec 31, 2010

The History of Musical Theater
(PART 1)
Please join us for our 9th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Benefit. 

This year’s
show—The History of Musical Theatre (Part1)—will create
a high-spirited timeline of songs and skits illustrating the
evolution of Broadway. Some of your (and our) favorite
Villagers will give you a history lesson you’ll actually enjoy!
Also, once again, we will honor a special “Villager” who has
gone ‘above and beyond’ to make the Villagers a vital part of
Franklin Township and Central NJ for over 50 years.
The 7:00pm early show is $25 per person. The late show at
9:30pm is $50 per person, including a post-show party with
hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast!

This year’s show will create a high-spirited timeline of songs and skits illustrating the evolution of Broadway. Some of your (and our) favorite Villagers will give you a history lesson you’ll actually enjoy!Also, once again, we will honor a special “Villager” who has gone ‘above and beyond’ to make the Villagers a vital part of Franklin Township and Central NJ for over 50 years.The 7:00pm early show is $25 per person. The late show at 9:30pm is $50 per person, including a post-show party with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast!

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To Kill A Mockingbird

 

March 16 – April 1, 2007

A Classic Drama by CHRISTOPHER SERGEL

Based on the novel by HARPER LEE

Directed by JONATHAN WIERZBICKI
A young girl in a quiet Alabama town in the 1930s is about to experience the dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life.  Sout and her brother Jem are being raised by their widower father Atticus Finch, a lawyer, and their strong-minded housekeeper, Calpurnica.  There’s a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface of the live here, especially when Atticus agrees to defend a young black man who is accused of raping a white woman.  Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize wining novel of 1960, Gerogory Peck won both and Oscar and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Atticus Funch in the 1962 film adaptation.

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Bat Boy

 

January 26 – February 18, 2007

Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE Book by KEYTHE FARLEY and BRIAN FLEMMING Directed by RICK JOYCE
An outrageously silly and totally charming hit hailing from London’s West End, BAT BOY, THE MUSICAL won the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for 2001 Best Off-Broadway Musical.  Based on the “Batboy” stories in the Weekly World News, the musical features Edgar, a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave in Hope Fall, West Virginia,  A smart modern musical which manages to be an uproarious campy spoof of 1050’s horror films while also sweet and touching.

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The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season September 10 – September 19, 1965 Production Staff Producer Director Murray Greenberg Stage Manager Bill Jamieson Assistant Stage Manager Kathleen Birdsey Backstage Assistants Bob Jamieson Set Design James Schoudel, Bill Jamieson Set Construction Bill Jamieson Lighting Joe Krenesky Lighting Assistant Skip Mayberry Make-Up Edward Aust Costumes Terry Landy Ticket Chairman Vivian Lazzara … Read more

Wake Up Darling

Wake Up Darling August 13 – August 22, 1965 Production Staff Producer Ernest Lazzara Director Frank Edgar Stage Manager Bob Jamieson Backstage Assistants PJ Bishop, Debbie Ventrone Set Design Ernest Lazzara, Bob Jamieson Set Construction Ernest Lazzara, Bob Jamieson, Joe Sarro, Dick Van Zandt, Skip Mayberry, Bill Jamieson, Paul Labbe, Saunder Finard Lighting Design Joe … Read more

A Thousand Clowns

A Thousand Clowns July 23 – August 1, 1965 Production Staff Producer Murray Greenberg Director Saunder Finard Stage Manager Bill Jamieson Assistant Stage Manager Joe Sarro Backstage Assistants Kathy Birdsey, Donna Dickens, Jessica Ayars, Karen-Rose Smith, Russ Cameron Set Design Bill Jamieson Set Construction Bill Jamieson, Joe Sarro, Dick Van Zandt, Ernest Lazzara, Murray Greenberg, … Read more

Sound of Murder

Sound of Murder July 2 – July 11, 1965               Production Staff Producer Ernest Lazzara Director Vivian Lazzara Stage Manager Jacqueline Bouchard Assistant Stage Manager Jeanne Miller Backstage Assistants Kathi Miller, Stuart Berkowitz, Barbara Berkowitz Set Design Vivian Lazzara Set Construction Ernest Lazzara, Skip Mayberry Art Direction James Schoudel … Read more

Private Ear and Public Eye

Private Ear and Public Eye June 11 – June 20, 1965 Production Staff Producer Arnold Peters Director Edmond LeComte Stage Manager Dorothy I Pearce Assistant Stage Manager Betty Felton Backstage Assistant Dobrie Ventrone Set Design Edmond LeComte Set Decoration Arnold Peters, Marie Peters, Vera Bason, Henrietta Napear Set Construction Ernest lazzara, Richard Van Zandt, Arnold … Read more

Teahouse of the August Moon

Teahouse of the August Moon Production Staff Producer Ernest Lazzara Director Murray Greenberg Stage Manager Ernest Lazzara Set Design Bill Jamieson, Ernest Lazzara Backstage Assistants Kathy Birdsey, Florence Schmidt, Stuart Berkowitz, Latisha Cassullo, Robin Jacus Lighting Allan Weisenborn Set Construction Ernest Lazzara, Bill Jamieson, Dick Van Zandt Art Work James Schoudel Sound Elliot Glickman, Carmen … Read more