TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE

Production: "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge"
Director: Jim Pollino
Dates: December 4, 5, & 6, 2009
Times: Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Matinees Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $12 and children under 12 - $5
Reservations: 84-472-4333
Performance will be held at the Cambria County Court House, Courtroom A, located at 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg.

Cresson Lake Playhouse presents "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" opening December 4th through 6th. The production is under the direction of Artistic Director Jim Pollino and in the hands of a seasoned cast plays even funnier.

The Trial of the century! A year after his miraculous transformation Ebenezer Scrooge is back to his old ways suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. The ghosts employ Samantha Rothschild, Ebensburg's most charismatic savvy, and clever lawyer. Scrooge, that old penny pincher, represents himself. One by one Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's nephew Fred, solicitor and philanthropist Sara Anne Wainwright, and the ghosts themselves take the witness stand to give their account of the night in question. But the Spirit of Christmas future breaks down under heavy questioning and confesses that Jacob Marley forced them to break one of the rules of redemption:Do not use a dead body to scare someone into redemption, for the consequences could prove fatal. Judge Stanchfield Pearson gives his verdict" Jacob Marley and the Spirits of Christmas, guilty! Then, in a staggering turn of events, Scrooge makes the spirits an offer: work every day, not just one day a year, and he'll drop the charges. And then .....a twinkle in Scrooge's eye, a smile, and giddy, joyously delirious laughter, Scrooge confesses that Jacob Marley and the Spirits of Christmas had to go to extraordinary measures to change him, so he had to go to extraordinary measures to change the Spirits of Christmas. The spirit of caring and giving should be every day, not just once a year.
Our Cast:
Bailiff - Michael Houser
Judge Stanchfield Pearson- -Jim Pollino
Samantha Rothschild - Andrea Boito
Ebenezer Scrooge - Steven Biter
Bob Cratchit - Joe Schenk
Martha Cratchit - Jessica Emerick
Sara Ann Wainwright - Bronwyn Stevens
Jacob Marley - John Illar
Ghost of Christmas Past - Earl Cooper
Mrs. Dibler - Lauren Topor
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - David Pollino
Fred - Tyler James
Martha Cratchit - Jessica Emerick
Belinda Cratchit - Kim Hockenberry
Tara Cratchit - Angelique Gorba
Amy Cratchit - Amanda Gorbe
Fan - Kaitlyn Hockenberry
Belle - Jennifer Murphy'

If you've yet to join in the festivities of the Dickens Festival and the holiday season, "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" may be the play to start with. It has just enough "bah, humbug" in the show to ease you slowly into the happiness of the holiday season. The show will send you into the brisk air humming and whistling your favorite Christmas carols. Cresson Lake Playhouse brings a delightful holiday tradition as our gift to the patrons of the theatre.

All performances of "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge"will be held at the Cambria County Court, 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg. Tickets 814-472-4333.

Gift Certificates for any Occasion

Gift Certificates in any amount are available for your gift giving needs. Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for the person that has everything, young and old alike. The perfect gift for any occasion. Call 814-472-4333 for details.

Cresson Lake Publishes Historical Reflections

Cresson Lake Playhouse has assembled a book of historical reflections that represent the past 30 years of history at the theatre.

This collection aims to recognize the men, women, and children who have continued to create and bring the magic of live theatre to the "Historic Theatre" at Cresson Lake for more than 30 years. The range of this book does not allow the inclusion of every theatrical event of importance. The intention has been to lay a foundation upon which to build in the future, rather than to attempt an extensive treatment of every past production.

We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Herman Nagle, who painstakingly researched and compiled the history to include the names of the actors and directors from each of the 157 productions spanning the 30 year history of the Playhouse.

Mrs. Eleanor Lantzy graciously wrote the forward for the book explaining the many challenges they faced getting the theatre started. It was her vision to showcase area talent by providing the experience of performing for vocational and avocational actors and to provide quality musicals and drama for audiences to enjoy. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts called Cresson Lake Playhouse "The Little Theatre That Could." Mrs. Lantzy also states the longevity of the playhouse indicates that it is still fulfilling the mission for which it was founded.

The book is dedicated to all the men, women, and children who have kept the theatre alive and growing for more than 30 years.

Copies of the book can be purchased for $20 and can be ordered by calling (814)472-4333.

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