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A Christmas Carol Times Two!
What happens when a "Victorian-era thespian" dramatically reads Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" with a modern-day musician playing traditional English Christmas carols? Answer: "A Christmas Carol Times Two!," of course!
Northwest pianist and composer Michael Allen Harrison teams up with actor Al LePage for the 2nd annual telling of a great story, play some great music on a Steinway Grand and have lots of fun to usher in the holidays all to benefit students, too.
LePage, in the guise of "Englishman Thomas Hutchinson," is stuck in time -- in 1879 to be exact -- and there's lots of interesting developments to talk about since the "City of Vanouver" was incorporated in 1857. Simply by using his voice, facial expressions, gestures and movement, LePage creates all 18 characters of Dickens' immortal "Carol," plus sound effects, too. From Scrooge to Tiny Tim, Marley's Ghost to Mrs. Cratchit, there are HOWLS & GROWLS, BANGS & BONGS, a Dance with a Song, lively laughter and heartfelt tears. And, he's adapted this version from Dickens own historic script, which will be broadcast once again on OPB Radio in his one man show this December. LePage also loves to improvise and interact with the audience, so be prepared for some surprises!
Harrison, being "himself" in the 21st century, will creatively dance his fingers across the keyboard once again to play traditional English carols throughout the performance. He'll set the tone for the dramatic reading portions sometimes solemn, sometimes wild, sometimes in between entertaining and surprising you with his many "variations on a theme" of these well-known tunes. Michael loves to improvise and have fun, too, so watch out, "Mr. Hutchinson!"
All proceeds will equally benefit the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Parent Teacher Student Association and The Snowman Foundation, founded by Michael to help schools, organizations and individuals "give the gift of music to children."
NOTE: This event recommended for CHILDREN AGE 6 and UP!
DOORS OPEN at 1:30PM, AND BE THERE EARLY AS THE FUN REALLY BEGINS AT 1:45PM!
Plenty of FREE PARKING, too!
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LocationRoyal Durst Theatre at VSAA (View)
3101 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
United States
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| Minimum Age: 6 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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