West Bend Masonic Lodge Presents... A Christmas Carol Live - Onstage
"A Dickens of A Show" in West Bend
November 25,26, 27 - December 2,3,4 - December 9,10,11 Friday and Saturday Performances 7:30 PM, Sunday Matinee Performances 2:00 PM, Tickets Onsale October 1, 2011 Online.
*Premiere Night Performance on November 25 includes dessert, coffee, wine and beverage buffet at intermission, and more.
Thank you to Commerce State Bank for serving as our local ticket outlet for West Bend Christmas Carol during our 2010 Performances. Your outreach to the community provided a convenience to so many theater patrons in the area.Additionally, we express our gratitude to the following West Bend area businesses who provided advertising and support:
MASTERPIECE PLUMBING
PRUETT'S FLOOR COVERING
LORI'S COSTUME SHOP
AMERICAN DESIGN & BUILD, INC.
AHRENS HEATING, COOLING & DUCT CLEANING
DR. DONALD CREGO, DDS
LEARNING CENTERS PRESCHOOL
RIES' SAUSAGE PLUS
INTEGRITY AUTO REPAIR
NEWPORT NETWORK SOLUTIONS
PAULA BECKER OF SHOREWEST
MILLS FLEET FARM
FIFTH AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH
Highlight
s from last year...
included star quality performances by the likes of "Kidd Beat Box" who portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Present. According to the critics, it was a "role he was born to play!" A Hip Hop artist extrordinaire, with the ability to transcend genres - "The Kid" captivated audiences every night with his good humor and memorable booming laugh.
The Cratchit family was comprised of local actors - three of whom actually were related. Charming and heart-warming scenes depict the Cratchits in prayer, celebrating a simple Christmas dinner, and enjoying the love of family. Actors shown are: Emily Groth, Amanda Gresch, Katie Jenkins, David Marolla, and Dominic Zappia.
Scrooge was portrayed by theatre veteran Dan Robertson of West Bend. Robertson was not only a favorite with the audience, but with cast members. He developed a rapport and respect from each actor.
The part of Scrooge requires him to be on stage for 25 of 26 scenes during each performance. Exhausting for an actor of any age, but a true accomplishment for an actor of "a certain age." Robertson coached younger actors, and often entertained younger cast members during rehearsals just like his real-life role of Grandpa would.
Bailey Mahnke played the part of Belle, younger Scrooge's fiancee'. Additionally, she wore the title of production assistant. She spent hours onstage and backstage during performances and rehearsals
making sure the details such as props, make-up, and even box office were attended to. Her performance as the ingenue, Belle is memoriable for it's sincerity and sweetness.
In the scene at left, Jack Bridich, as the first spirit (Ghost of Christmas Past) shows Scrooge the love he lost. Kevin Aubery portrays the younger Scrooge at right, while Ebeneezer Scrooge observes this scene of his past.
s from last year... included star quality performances by the likes of "Kidd Beat Box" who portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Present. According to the critics, it was a "role he was born to play!" A Hip Hop artist extrordinaire, with the ability to transcend genres - "The Kid" captivated audiences every night with his good humor and memorable booming laugh.
The Cratchit family was comprised of local actors - three of whom actually were related. Charming and heart-warming scenes depict the Cratchits in prayer, celebrating a simple Christmas dinner, and enjoying the love of family. Actors shown are: Emily Groth, Amanda Gresch, Katie Jenkins, David Marolla, and Dominic Zappia.
Scrooge was portrayed by theatre veteran Dan Robertson of West Bend. Robertson was not only a favorite with the audience, but with cast members. He developed a rapport and respect from each actor. The part of Scrooge requires him to be on stage for 25 of 26 scenes during each performance. Exhausting for an actor of any age, but a true accomplishment for an actor of "a certain age." Robertson coached younger actors, and often entertained younger cast members during rehearsals just like his real-life role of Grandpa would.
Bailey Mahnke played the part of Belle, younger Scrooge's fiancee'. Additionally, she wore the title of production assistant. She spent hours onstage and backstage during performances and rehearsals
making sure the details such as props, make-up, and even box office were attended to. Her performance as the ingenue, Belle is memoriable for it's sincerity and sweetness.In the scene at left, Jack Bridich, as the first spirit (Ghost of Christmas Past) shows Scrooge the love he lost. Kevin Aubery portrays the younger Scrooge at right, while Ebeneezer Scrooge observes this scene of his past.
