NICEVILLE — The classic Charles Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol” takes a twist Dec. 1, 2 and 3 in a customized adaption by Northwest Florida State College that combines song and dance with drama, period costumes and narration to portray the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the spirits of Christmas.
“A Christmas Carol: In Concert” is set 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2; two performances are set 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Sprint Theater of the college’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center.
The more than 50-member cast features North Okaloosa residents Michael Brooks of Crestview, who portrays the adult Ebenezer Scrooge and Madison Anderson of Crestview, the show's narrator. Other cast members include the jovial Mr. Fezziwig, played by Keith Holcombe of Crestview; Gentleman No. 1, Dawson Nunn of Crestview; and Richard Conley of Crestview plays Dick Wilkins.
NWF State College faculty and staffers directing the show include Joseph Taylor, director and choreographer; Anthony Borella, assistant director; Allison Everitt, music director; and Lois Henry, Belle Voci's director and pianist.
Included in the $25 ticket price are Victorian-style desserts and beverages. The menu (served at intermission) includes baked brie and dried cherry tartlets; pomegranate and vanilla crème tartlets; hazelnut and fig tartlets; triple chocolate and orange mini cupcakes.
It also includes gingerbread brownies; eggnog fudge; peppermint meringues; cranberry scones; pistachio goat cheese log; red velvet cake truffles; cranberry lime spritzer punch; gingerbread hot chocolate; regular coffee with assorted creamers; sweet and unsweet tea; and water.
Contact the Box Office at 729-6000 or purchase tickets at www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org. Early purchase is strongly recommended, as the event has sold out the past several years.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 'A Christmas Carol: In Concert' features Crestview residents