We saw A Christmas Carol and loved it! The man playing Scrooge was outstanding.
Looking forward to the remainder of the season.
Lea
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Rave review from email
SCP production of a Christmas Carol was wonderful - the best version of the show I have ever seen!
Kudos and bravos to SCP for their latest show - it was fabulous.
Merry Christmas,
Maureen Kopach
Kudos and bravos to SCP for their latest show - it was fabulous.
Merry Christmas,
Maureen Kopach
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Be sure to see it...
‘Christmas Carol’ remains true to play’s roots
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST
By Bob Goepfert
The Record
SCHENECTADY — The excellent production of "A Christmas Carol" at Schenectady Civic Theater through Sunday explains why the story of Scrooge’s redemption is eternal.
The Schenectady Civic version of "A Christmas Carol" is so good I expect it will become an annual tradition. However, in case I’m wrong, be sure to see it this final weekend.
Read the review
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST
By Bob Goepfert
The Record
SCHENECTADY — The excellent production of "A Christmas Carol" at Schenectady Civic Theater through Sunday explains why the story of Scrooge’s redemption is eternal.
The Schenectady Civic version of "A Christmas Carol" is so good I expect it will become an annual tradition. However, in case I’m wrong, be sure to see it this final weekend.
Read the review
Same critic, second rave review
''Twas' twists amid familiar, updated tales
By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union
First published in print: Thursday, December 11, 2008
On the "A Christmas Carol" front, Schenectady Civic Players are taking a new tack and presenting Lloyd Waiwaiole's storyteller's vision of the tale, which hews closely to the book while piling on puppets, carolers singing period songs and "plenty of chains."
With the exception of regional stage vet John Noble, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, the large cast will play multiple roles, sing, dance, play instruments and manipulate Waiwaiole's over-sized puppets to create a world where ghosts are as present as people.
As noted in the recent Times Union review, it's a magnificent production that renews the tired Scrooge story while reinvigorating the holiday spirit, too.
SCP's very recommended "Carol" runs through Sunday at the Church Street Playhouse in Schenectady.
By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union
First published in print: Thursday, December 11, 2008
On the "A Christmas Carol" front, Schenectady Civic Players are taking a new tack and presenting Lloyd Waiwaiole's storyteller's vision of the tale, which hews closely to the book while piling on puppets, carolers singing period songs and "plenty of chains."
With the exception of regional stage vet John Noble, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, the large cast will play multiple roles, sing, dance, play instruments and manipulate Waiwaiole's over-sized puppets to create a world where ghosts are as present as people.
As noted in the recent Times Union review, it's a magnificent production that renews the tired Scrooge story while reinvigorating the holiday spirit, too.
SCP's very recommended "Carol" runs through Sunday at the Church Street Playhouse in Schenectady.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Another Rave Review
'A Christmas Carol' production converts critic from humbug, By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union, First published in print: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
In part, "Lloyd Waiwaiole's re-imagining of the too-familiar tale is simply fantastic, returning the piece to its roots as a fireside ghost tale turned morality play." ... "Players manipulate magnificent puppets (also designed by Waiwaiole) while remaining completely visible. Actors hold doors to insinuate a house. And an actress rattles a chain to provide the sound for Jacob Marley's links."
There's much more, but one more quote, "For once, the play's final lines really strike the heart.
This re-thinking really is a revelation that should not be missed, whether you consider yourself a humbug or not."
Click here for the full review
In part, "Lloyd Waiwaiole's re-imagining of the too-familiar tale is simply fantastic, returning the piece to its roots as a fireside ghost tale turned morality play." ... "Players manipulate magnificent puppets (also designed by Waiwaiole) while remaining completely visible. Actors hold doors to insinuate a house. And an actress rattles a chain to provide the sound for Jacob Marley's links."
There's much more, but one more quote, "For once, the play's final lines really strike the heart.
This re-thinking really is a revelation that should not be missed, whether you consider yourself a humbug or not."
Click here for the full review
Monday, December 8, 2008
Local Critic Loved the Play
Civic Players offer a fresh Dickens
Monday, December 8, 2008
By Paul Lamar
Schenectady Daily Gazette
To quote: "...great artistry....with large puppets, fog, stunning period costumes (with Joe Fava's help), and the singing of, and dancing to, old English songs. It's a lovely production." Paul Lamar details many "first-rate features" and "standouts". My mother and I thought the staging worked very well and flowed seamlessly. My daughter loved the last puppet, the scariest ghost of "Yet to Come" and the audience responded with cheers. In San Francisco, American Conservatory Theater's annual staging of A Christmas Carol as a must-see holiday tradition. My mother, Mardy Moore, suggested that we in Schenectady should keep this play for our yearly treat.
Performances continue this week from Wednesday to Sunday, when the curtain closes on the final bow. Tickets are going fast.
Monday, December 8, 2008
By Paul Lamar
Schenectady Daily Gazette
To quote: "...great artistry....with large puppets, fog, stunning period costumes (with Joe Fava's help), and the singing of, and dancing to, old English songs. It's a lovely production." Paul Lamar details many "first-rate features" and "standouts". My mother and I thought the staging worked very well and flowed seamlessly. My daughter loved the last puppet, the scariest ghost of "Yet to Come" and the audience responded with cheers. In San Francisco, American Conservatory Theater's annual staging of A Christmas Carol as a must-see holiday tradition. My mother, Mardy Moore, suggested that we in Schenectady should keep this play for our yearly treat.
Performances continue this week from Wednesday to Sunday, when the curtain closes on the final bow. Tickets are going fast.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Advance Notice
As seen in the Schenectady Gazette
A Noble Scrooge, Santa & more
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
By Bill Buell, Gazette Reporter
A Noble Scrooge, Santa & more
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
By Bill Buell, Gazette Reporter
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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