The Night Before Christmas Carol
by Dr. Elliot Engel
DESCRIPTION
Join Charles Dickens in his study on Friday, the 13 of October 1843. History, humor, and the holiday come to life in The Night Before Christmas Carol. Renowned Dickens scholar and author Dr. Elliot Engel crafts this entertaining study suitable for every holiday audience. In this acclaimed performance, actor David zum Brunnen portrays Charles Dickens and 17 familiar characters, giving personal, social, and historical context to a ghostly classic, A Christmas Carol.
THEMES
Authors, Charles Dickens, December, Christmas, Holiday, Industrial Revolution, Victorian England, Literature, Writing.
AUDIENCE
General Adult; Student Matinee for Grades 3+.
BOOKING
Alkahest Artists & Attractions
David zum Brunnen absolutely becomes my great-grandfather on stage!
Cedric Charles Dickens, Great-grandson of Author Charles Dickens
PRESENTER TOOL KIT
Run Time: 75 minutes, no intermission Short Version: 55 minutes
The EbzB performance of Dr. Engel’s play enjoys national and international broadcasts on public television. It is shown in markets throughout the US and Canada via National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) distribution (www.netaonline.org).
