London actor Ashley Driver explains his take on Ebenezer Scrooge in Chickenshed Theatre's production of 'A Christmas Carol,' as set in the 1930s.
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Interview: Gregory Maheu, Yesenia Iglesias from ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre
'A Christmas Carol' will run at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., from November 15 through December 30.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘A Christmas Carol’ from Blessed Unrest
This adaptation of Dickens's classic tale is a mélange of social commentary, supernatural visitations, flashbacks, comic business, metatheatrical kidding around, and sentiment, all in the service of a classic story we seem to need to keep retelling.
Read More »No Homework Is Just the Beginning of the Changes Needed to Fix Education in America
Imagine a classroom where asking thought provoking questions is encouraged and becomes just as important as having the right answers,
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Playhouse San Antonio
Anthony Ciaravino and Tim Hedgepeth’s new adaptation of the famous novella is theater at its purest, bringing Charles Dickens’ lyrical dialogue to the forefront.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Elegant Enigmas’ by Karen Wilkin
Edward Gorey is more than a man, more than an artist, he is the penultimate enigma.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Invisible Woman’
Screened at the 21st Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, Ralph Fiennes second directing adventure with The Invisible Women is a fine example of how a genius actor can use the finest of his talents and experience enhancing skillful direction.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Oliver!’ at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
A polished and energetic "regional theater" revival of Lionel Bart's musical treasure blossoms at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.
Read More »Book Review: Charles Dickens In Love – by Robert Garnett
Robert Garnett tells the story of Charles Dickens and the three women he loved.
Read More »Book Review: The Great Charles Dickens Scandal by Michael Slater
The Great Charles Dickens Scandalis a scholarly study of the reaction to the author's affair with Ellen Ternan.
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