Wednesday, December 13, 2000

By MICHAEL BOYLAN
mboylan@TheCitizenNews.com

Ebeneezer Scrooge is a miserly old man who has let money rule his life.

He has forsaken his friends, family and loved ones in the pursuit of money and is hated by many people in town. Scrooge's attitude changes after three ghosts visit him one Christmas Eve, showing him the pain he has caused, the pain he causes and the pain he will feel if his miserly ways continue.

Scrooge starts Christmas Day as a better man. He is now a generous and caring human being.

This is the plot of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The novel was written in 1844 and has been produced as a play, a musical and films hundreds of times since its creation. Audiences the world over have enjoyed productions of "A Christmas Carol," learning it is far better to give than to receive. The supernatural elements of the story also enhance its popularity with audiences both young and old.

There are three local productions of "A Christmas Carol" that can be attended this weekend or before the Christmas holiday.

Newnan Community Theatre presents the show Friday and Saturday in its new theater space. The cast features many NCT regulars, as well as a host of communtiy folk who are giving of their time and talents to make the show possible. The play will be presented at 8 p.m. at a cost of $8 general admission and $6 for seniors and students. Call 770-683-NCTC for information.

The Alliance Theater in Atlanta will present "A Christmas Carol" through Dec. 24. Showtime are at 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday evenings at 7:30. Tickets are $16-$45. Call 404-733-5000 for informtion or reservations.

Theatrical Outfit begins its production Dec. 20 at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. The production is a one-man show and will be presented at 7:30 each night and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12-$50. Call 404-651-4727.

If you haven't felt quite in the holiday spirit yet, check out one of these productions. It is hard to look that waifish boy Tiny Tim in the eye and not be moved when he utters the phrase, "God bless us. Every one."

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