A Radio Christmas Carol
Season 10, Episode 12
December 21, 2022
Our community holiday tradition continues
Re-Imagined Radio presents "A Radio Christmas Carol," featuring The Willamette Radio Workshop, directed by Sam A. Mowry, and The Holly Jolly Singers, directed by Bennett Bailey, in Vancouver's historic Kiggins Theatre.
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Background
"A Radio Christmas Carol" is a re-imagined radio adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. First published December 19, 1843 and never out of print since, Dickens's novel is no doubt familiar. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser cold of heart and spirit, is transformed by Ghosts of Christmas into a kind, generous, and compassionate man. He gives Bob Cratchit a raise and becomes a second father to Tiny Tim. The point: humanity outweighs riches, and brings redemption.
Production
Cast
The Willamette Radio Workshop directed by Sam A. Mowry
The Holly Jolly Singers directed by Bennett Bailey
Sam A. Mowrey as Narrator, Patriarch, Portly Gent 2, Christmas Present
Chris Porter as Scrooge
Scott Jameison as Young Scrooge, Fred, Marley's Ghost
Alan King as Bob Cratchit, Businessman 2, Topper the bachelor, Undertaker
Bruce Miles as Fezziwib, Portly Gent 1, Old Joe, Businessman 1, Peter Cratchit
Renee King as Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Dilber
Dino de AElfweald as Mrs. Fred, Laundress, Martha Cratchit, Fan
Cindy McGean as Matriarch, Boy Ebenezer, Belle, Tiny Tim, Turkey Boy
Credits
Live Foley by David Ian and Dino de AElfweald
Live Sound and Recording by Martin John Gallagher
Stage Management by Autumn Trapani
On Site Production and Magic Lantern Show by C. Christopher Hart
Understudy by Atticus Mowry
Graphics by Holly Slocum Design
Produced and Hosted by John F. Barber
Significance
Re-Imagined Radio's first live performance since 2020! Again collaborating with The Willamette Radio Workshop.
Producer's Notes
Yes, the live performance holiday magic returns. And our collaboration with The Willamette Radio Workshop. Broadcast and live stream by KXRW.FM (Vancouver, WA) and KXRY.FM (XRAY.FM, Portland, OR).
In 2020, the COVID pandemic forced us all to ground. No more live performances. Re-Imagined Radio pivoted to radio. It's good to once again offer a live, community performance.
Re-Imagined Radio has offered "A Radio Christmas Carol" every holiday season since 2013. We're proud it has become a community tradition, bringing joy and festivities to the seasonal holidays.
No doubt you are familiar with this story about hope overcoming adversity. When Mr. Dickens published his
novella, December 19, 1843, Victorian England was transitioning from an agrarian to industrial economy.
During that transition many people were confronted by homelessness, hunger, rising costs, and little
hope. We confront these same problems today, right here in our community, so this story by Mr. Dickens
is especially important to share.
— John F. Barber
Promotion
Episode Trailer
Press
Ward, Jack J. Sonic Society #754—Holiday Sampler→. The Sonic Sampler, 18 Dec. 2022.
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