One-hour production now on stage at Beef & Boards
Celebrating redemption against the odds, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s one-hour production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol is now on stage through Dec. 23. There are just 11 performances of this stage adaptation of the beloved tale, which features traditional carols.
Bob Cratchit (Jacob Butler) is scolded by his boss Ebenezer Scrooge (Jeff Stockberger). (Photo provided by Beef & Boards)
A miserly businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge’s bitterness has grown through the years until it consumes him. Caring little for the needs of his fellow man, Scrooge strives to keep money in his pocket rather than coal on the fire. Meanwhile, his employee Bob Cratchit faithfully endures the ongoing chill from both his workplace and his boss.
Faithfully, Cratchit keeps Scrooge in his prayers, even though his own family struggles to survive on his meager salary. The health of Cratchit’s young son Tiny Tim is equally poor, but Scrooge’s heart is as cold and dark as London’s unforgiving winter, and his coffers remain shut tight.
Scrooge’s mercilessness stirs the spirit of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who appears to him on Christmas Eve. Warning of the fate that will befall Scrooge if he does not change his ways, Marley tells him that he will be visited by three more spirits and advises to heed the messages they bring. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come then appear to Scrooge in succession – reminding him of what was, showing what is, and foretelling the bleak and lonely future that is his destiny should he continue on his present path. Not only will his life be quickly forgotten if he maintains his miserly ways, but those around him are destined to face hardships that he could have easily prevented.
Jeff Stockberger plays the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, with Jacob Butler as Bob Cratchit, and Michael Davis as Jacob Marley. Joining them are Bradley Allan Lowe as Fred, and Kamryn Sarratt as Mrs. Cratchit. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come are played by Vickie Cornelius Phipps, Tristan Ross, and Reno Moore respectively.
A Christmas Carol is directed by Elizabeth Stark Payne and choreographed by Phillip Crawshaw. Music arrangements are by Michael Hoagland, with Debbie Myers as musical director.
Limited tickets remain for Beef & Boards’ production of A Christmas Carol. Tickets range from $41 to $49 and include Chef Larry Stoops’ holiday buffet. Parking is always free. For tickets, show schedule, or additional details, visit BeefAndBoards.com. For more information, call the box office at (317) 872-9664.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.
Tiny Tim (Imani Dancler) declares “God Bless Us Every One” during Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s one-hour production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, now on stage for 11 performances through Dec. 23. (Photo provided by Beef & Boards)