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Notes from Molly:
Jim Magruder’s profoundly moving reinvention
of A Christmas Carol is about Washington,
D.C. people, places and events during a challenging
time in our history. In fact, Jim based the
Schroens (his version of the Cratchits) on his
own maternal grandparents, who lived near the
Navy Yard. Jim’s masterful recreation of a well-known
tale takes us into delightful and unexpected
new territory as Strube learns the importance
of shared sacrifice for a just cause.
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christmas
carol 1941
adapted from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas
Carol
by James Magruder
original songs: music by Henry Krieger, lyrics
by Susan Birkenhead
directed by Molly Smith
November 16 through December 30, 2007
in the Fichandler sponsored by Gilbert
and Jaylee Mead
In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, Washington,
D.C. prepares to celebrate Christmas. The Schroen
family keeps the holiday spirit alive in spite
of shortages, a housing crunch and a son who
wants to enlist despite his mother's fears.
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Ensconced in his G Street office, Elijah
Strube doesn’t care about the holiday or
battling tyranny. He can only think about
making lots of money. After three local
spirits take him on an incredible journey
across time, a reformed Strube is committed
to serving his community, country and fellow
man. Featuring everything from a high-energy
USO dance to White House fireside chats,
this fresh take on Dickens’ classic tale
by James Magruder (Broadway’s
Triumph of Love) breathes new life into
a beloved story. With original songs by
Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls)
and Susan Birkenhead (Jelly’s
Last Jam), this holiday event is magical
family entertainment.
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