A beloved tale with a local twist is the perfect way to celebrate the season this December.
The and Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 New Vintage Theatre present A Kelowna Christmas Carol Dec. 14 to 21.
Set during the Depression and presented with music, Bonnie Gratz香蕉视频直播檚 brand new reimagining of Charles Dickens香蕉视频直播� A Christmas Carol weaves local characters based on real people with familiar characters like Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and of course, and Tiny Tim.
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A historical road well-researched
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Local notables
Among the many notable people met through her research, Gratz recalls Dr. Benjamin Boyce and his wife Mary, the community香蕉视频直播檚 first doctor and pharmacist, who figure prominently in her play. Covering a massive area from Vernon to the U.S. border, they treated everyone from all socio-economic backgrounds, often receiving little to no compensation for their work.
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A family message
With actors of all ages represented on stage, that family dynamic has grown throughout the rehearsal process, says Gratz, who welcomed historians and characters香蕉视频直播� descendants to provide the actors with additional perspective.
Each performance will be hosted by one of those descendants, complementing that timelessness of the story and its message.
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runs on select nights, Dec. 14 to 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult, $20/senior/member and $15/student/child.
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