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A Christmas Carol w w w . a m h e r s t c i t i z e n . c o m • D E C E M B E R 2 , 2 0 0 8 • THE AMHERST CITIZEN • 13 The Dana Center, Saint Anselm College Presents Over 100 Local Children in Palace Palace Theatre Presents The Renowned Nebraska Theatre Caravan in Theatre’s A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’ 9th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol MANCHESTER – The Palace or directed, over 70 musicals and 60 Theatre’s 9th annual production of comedies in the New England area Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and other areas of the US. Also re- will be the highlight of the Christ- turning to the Palace Theatre stage mas season. Directed and choreo- will be Christopher Myers and Nat- graphed by the Palace Theatre’s alie McKnight, both recently seen in Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, the The WeddingS inger as Robbie Hart show features the traditional story & Julia Sullivan, respectively. of Scrooge and Tiny Tim, told with Performances of A Christmas festive holiday songs and dances Carol begin on Friday, December 5th performed by a cast of over 50 ac- and run through December 28th. tors. Tickets are $25 to $40 depending on Returning to the Palace Theatre seating and child/senior/adult sta- stage is well-known New Hamp- tus. A Christmas Carol is proud- shire actor George F. Piehl as Eb- ly sponsored by Bellwether Credit COURTESY PHOTO enezer Scrooge. Mr. Piehl first per- Union. Tickets are available at the 2nd Row: (from left) Christopher Ouellette, Bennington; Michelle Contos, formed the role of Scrooge at the Palace Theatre box office, by calling Amherst; Amelia Parent, Mont Vernon; Madyson McKenzie, New Boston; Palace Theatre in 1980. During his (603) 668-5588 or visiting www.pal- Meaghan McKenzie, New Boston; 1st Row: (from left) Nick Page, Hollis; 30 year career he has performed in, acetheatre.org. Hannah Ouellette, Bennington; Megan Ostrowski, Amherst; Colette Harmon, Mont Vernon MANCHESTER – The Palace Ensemble. “Giving children the Theatre’s 9th annual production of opportunity to perform in a pro- Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol fessional production on the Palace will be the highlight of the Christ- Theatre stage is always the highlight mas season in New Hampshire. Di- of the holiday season for me. I am rected and choreographed by the always amazed at the heartfelt per- Palace Theatre’s Artistic Director formances they give.” Carl Rajotte, the show features the A Christmas Carol will begin traditional story of Scrooge and Tiny on Friday, December 5th and run Tim, but is told with festive holiday through December 28th. Tickets songs and dances performed by the are $25 to $40 depending on seat- cast. ing and child/senior/adult status. A Over 100 children from South- Christmas Carol is proudly spon- ern New Hampshire and north- sored by Bellwether Community ern Massachusetts will participate Credit Union. Tickets are available in the production. Many of them at the Palace box office, by calling have leading roles such as Tiny Tim, 603.668.5588 or visiting www.pal- while others dance and sing in the acetheatre.org. A Dana Center Family Tradition for over 25 years! 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Area College/ University Stu- and his ghostly night visitors comes dents, $10 (with photo I.D.) to life in this cherished, music-filled The Dana Center serves the citi- ENJOY 20% OFF adaptation of one man’s revelation zens of New Hampshire and the ALL GIFT CERTIFICATES of the real meaning of Christmas. Saint Anselm College community. 3 DAYS ONLY ~ DECEMBER 5, 6, 7 Magnificent Victorian ambiance, The Box Office is open Monday-Fri- PLEASE PRESENT THIS ADVERTISEMENT PRIOR TO PURCHASE authentic English carols, outstand- day from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For ing voices, magical stage sets, lively tickets and information, call (603) dancing, lavish costumes and stun- 641-7700 or go on line to avoid ning special effects abound in this waiting on line at www.anselm.edu/ original national tour production, dana . 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Are you looking for a place to send your children while you fi nish up the last minute shopping? EPPING—Director Elaine Gatch- Dixon of Exeter are Belle and Young Bring them to St. Paul Lutheran Church to learn about the true ell is proud to present Charles Dick- Scrooge. Joel Sadler of Londonder- ens’ “A Christmas Carol”, at Leddy ry plays Mr. Fezziwig and Stephanie meaning of Christmas. Center’s Main Street theater, De- Johnson of Epping is Mrs. Fezziwig cember 5 through December 14. Christmas carolers are Craig John- Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church at Performances are Friday and Sat- son, Ashley Prend, Joel Sadler, Jacob 3 Craftsman lane in Amherst, NH. urday evenings at 7:30pm and Sun- Scott, Lauren Campbell, and Caitlin day afternoons at 2:00pm. Larry Holt. Crachit children are played by Cranor stars as Ebenezer Scrooge Colin McCarthy, Sofie Jordan, Bai- When: Friday, December 19th from 6:00-8:00 with the in this timeless classic presented six ley Irish, Mark Foglietta,and Elaine live nativity beginning at 8:00. times over that past 24 years by Led- Weatherby. Aubrey LaDuke and dy Center. Dan Bush is Bob Crachit, Shane Waters are Ruth and Topper. Call today and register: (603) 821-9891 Ashley Prend is Mrs. Crachit, and Nicole Currier is Young Fran and Ja- Damian Raymond is Marley; all of cob Scott is boy Scrooge. “A Christ- Epping. Mark Deyo is Scrooge’s mas Carol” is sponsored by D.F. Christmas for kids includes: nephew, Fred, and Kelsey Madea is Richard Energy and Pro Ex Physical — A LIVE nativity scene with a live donkey at 8:00 (parents welcome) Fred’s wife, Mary. Don LaDuke of Therapy.C all 679-2781 or go on line — Cookie decorating Litchfield is the Ghost of Christ- leddycenter.org. to reserve your tick- mas Present and Kathy St. Ger- ets. Leddy Center office hours are — Telling of the REAL Christmas story main of Manchester is the Ghost of Mondays, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Tues- In The Village at Salzburg Square — Singing Christmas carols Christmas Past. Spencer Gregory days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 292 Rt 101 Amherst NH 603 672 8780 — Christmas gift raffl es and much more! of Fremont is Tiny Tim. Melissa from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and Fridays, Call for your appointment www.galleryportraitstudios.com Ransdell of Newmarket and Greg 1:00pm to 5:00pm. .
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