Theatre--Performance

Everyone is familiar with Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. For its 2011 Christmas show, the Iberia Performing Arts League will present A Carol for Tiny Tim by John R. Carroll. This “sequel” takes place fifteen years after the miraculous transformation of Ebeneezer Scrooge. But this time it is not Scrooge who is in need of holiday help, but (the no longer Tiny) Tim. Now a spoiled young man, Tim uses deceit to collect sympathy and money from family and friends and has grown to be a thoroughly unpleasant young man. Take care in knowing that Tim will learn valuable lessons and once again be able to bring an honest and sincere message of “God Bless us, Everyone” to audiences young and old. This warm and wonderful show is destined to become a classic in itself. Suited for the entire family, performances will be Thursdays through Sundays, December 1 through December 11 at the Essanee Theater in downtown New Iberia. Evening performances (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) begin at 7:30 P.M., with Sunday Matinees at 3:00. Advance tickets in New Iberia are available at Delaune’s Pharmacy, Paul’s Flower Shop, or Accentrics on Main Street. Information can be obtained by calling the theater at 364-6114, e-mailing ipal@cox.net, or by visiting the IPAL website (www.iberiaperformingartsleague.com). Tickets may also be purchased at the door. All tickets are $10.00

The show is directed by Donna Berard and features a talented cast of 40 actors. In leading roles are Fred Comeaux as Jacob Marley, Allyson Gary as Ghost of Christmas Past, Paul David as Ghost of Christmas Present, Craig Colwort as Ghost of Christmas Future, Chuck Rogers as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Ryan Berard as Timothy Cratchit, Michael Durand as Bob Cratchit, and Faye Tarantino as Mrs. Cratchit.

With music, singing and dancing, this is sure to be one of the highlights of everyone’s Christmas 2011.

Supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency.