Theatre 33 presents A Christmas Carol: A 1940s Radio Show
Back by popular demand, Theatre 33 presents A Christmas Carol: A 1940’s Radio Show, where hope and redemption are found not only in the Dickens story but in the radio actors themselves.
The story, adapted from the Dickens short story by Thomas Nabhan and directed by Susan Coromel, takes place on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1941. The weather has made it difficult for the actors of KSL (Keep Salem Lame) to travel to the radio station, where they are to perform A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. When the new Foley sound effects gal arrives late, trouble ensues setting off a series of comic mishaps.
This is the third time the company has staged this show, said Tom. "Each time we put in some changes to freshen it up. A few more gags, some more dialogue, etc.”
The cast includes Tom Nabhan, Annier Rimmer-Weeks, Ryan Carty, and Erica Towe.
Catch it live on stage 7 p.m. Dec 6-7, 11-13 and 2 p.m. Dec 8 and 14 in the M. Lee Pelton Theatre at Willamette University. Tickets are $15 to $20 at theatre33.org
Theatre 33
Theatre 33 presents A Christmas Carol: A 1940s Radio Show
Photo: Tom Nabhan, Erica Towe, Ryan Carty and Annie Rimmer-Weeks (in the background)
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 22 (Winter 2024/25)