Tonight we saw A Christmas Carol. Not just any A Christmas Carol. This one was adapted from the one-man version that Charles Dickens performed in England and America about 160 years ago. Tonight it was performed by his great-great-grandson, Gerald Charles Dickens. The whole story, 28 characters, one man, one and a half hours. The boys loved it and laughed throughout the play. I realized how much this story has been a part of my like, without really ever knowing it.
As this very talented actor made me laugh and cry just a wee bit, I mouthed many of the lines with him. Scrooge is such a part of cultural references, not just at Christmas time, but year round. I suppose this would make Dickens very pleased since Scrooge said he would keep Christmas in his heart year round. The whole concept of the story as a one-man show is amazing and works because each character is easy to relate to.
Mr. Dickens (the great-great-grandson, not the dead one…Marley was dead to begin with) stays afterward and signs autographs and poses for pictures.
He signed programs for each of the boys, my copy of A Christmas Carol, and even signed the boys’ copy of Muppet Christmas Carol. A very charming man and very proud of his heritage. If he ever comes near your town you really should go see the show.
I will keep Christmas in my heart year round, I will live in the past, present, and future. Come in, and know me better, man.
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