Celebrate the holidays with the Bucks Drama Club for their live performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 9-11 at 7 pm.
The show includes a cast of 18 different members, not including production workers. Tickets are $10 for the community and $8 for students, senior citizens and children.
Club president, Maia Van Valkenburgh, is proud to announce the upcoming event. She is excited for “a big draw with the community and not just a niche group of theater lovers.”
“Everyone loves ‘A Christmas Carol,’” Van Valkenburgh continued, “This year we’ve had the most participants in terms of active members than we’ve had in years.”
Cast member Sarah Zawodniak has a strong passion for theater. “I’ve always loved theatre. Almost every single year I have been in a play and I’d like to keep that going,” she said.
Zawodniak is playing three separate characters in the performance. This includes the Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, and the Charwoman. “I am excited for basically the performance to go fantastic and to have fun with it and watch how people react to the play,” she said.
Derek Esplin will be performing as Bob Cratchit, as well as the Undertaker’s Man. He is looking forward to “getting everything done and seeing how it comes together and the audience’s reactions.”
Last year’s play was “Harvey,” and this past spring they had a showcase similar to a musical talent show. The Drama Club features a wide mixture of different plays every year, drawing in both the students and the community.
There is no doubt that this year’s performance will be spectacular. There are also plans in the making for a full musical performance in the upcoming 2017 spring session.
In addition, they are planning a trip to New York to attend a Broadway production. Their tickets will be fully paid for by the Drama Club, with the exception of meals and transportation.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the classic story, “A Christmas Carol” is about a miserable, mean-spirited older man who can not stand the thought of Christmas. He believes it is all humbug and treats those around him with the same attitude. Three ghosts decide to take him on a journey through his past, present and future to transform his bitter attitude towards life.
Come on out and enjoy a classically reproduced show filled with excitement for students, family and friends. You may even decide to become a part of this fun-filled group that provides constant opportunities to express yourself. Be a part of your Bucks community, and shine!