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“Theatre contains a multitude of worlds, each requiring a unique set of creative and esoteric skills. These separate spheres of expertise combine and fuse, as a string of notes become a melody, and melodies intertwine to create a symphony. In this way, theater creates a synergy – a result greater than the sum of its parts – a harmonious, living production,” (Shenan Arts, 2018). 

No words can begin to express the deep gratitude I feel to the many individuals who have come together to make this work possible.  It is a privilege to collaborate with a team of such talented and dedicated professionals who share a passion for the Performing Arts.  Our common goal is that for a few hours you will escape reality, and transcend to an alternate world where life is enchanting, obstacles seem impossible, and life is both heartbreaking and heroic.

No matter how many times we hear this story, A Christmas Carol still remains one of the most powerful tales of transformation. At its heart is a man whose life must change…or else. Whether we’re willing to admit it or not, there’s a little bit of Scrooge in each of us. Despite our good intentions, we race through one busy year after another, often losing sight of the important things in life – time with our loved ones, gratitude for our many gifts, and charity to help those in need.  That’s the magic of A Christmas Carol. Time and again, Scrooge, Marley and Cratchit remind us of our responsibility to humankind.  The story reaffirms that the holidays are “a good time, a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys,” (Dickens).

As always, it is an honor to work with such talented student actors and technicians. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and commitment to your craft. Much appreciation to the parents of all of our performers for encouraging  and supporting your students to pursue their passions. I am so fortunate to have had the lifelong support of family to pursue mine.

May tonight’s performance inspire you to celebrate family, traditions, friendships old and new, the lives we’ve lived, the lives we have, and the lives, loves and friends yet to come.  And finally, may we always recognize the blessings that stand before us every day. 

-Nicole LaBella, Director