An Actor’s Carol: One Clown’s Dickensian Marathon Towards Redemption

The Department of Theatre at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is proud to present a performance of “An Actor’s Carol: One Clown’s Dickensian Marathon Toward Redemption”, a unique and transformative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, performed by acclaimed actor and Assistant Professor of Performance David Weber. The production will take place at the Student Union Theatre, December 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., with reception and talk-back afterwards to raise money for the theatre department’s production budgets and experiential learning opportunities for the students.

This one-man show, adapted for the stage by David Weber, Tim Blewitt and Zach Hilbun, pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling by incorporating elements of vaudeville, clown and mime. The kinetic performance, punctuated by moments of clarity and hilarity from our Clown’s backstory, promises an athletic-paced experience that offers a fresh twist on the timeless and redemptive tale. This is the second year Weber has made a stop on campus to give back to the students at OSU, and hopes that putting the show in a more central location on campus will reach more of the students and faculty in different departments to celebrate the power of Dickens’ story and the art of theatrical storytelling.

Weber brings a wealth of experience and talent to the stage. Named one of the Top Ten Actors in Atlanta by Atlanta Journal-Constitution critic Bert Osborne, Weber’s portrayal of Scrooge promises to be a solid display of his wide-ranging acting talents.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the show will feature Christmas Carols performed by an acoustic act before Weber begins, enhancing the audience’s immersive experience.

“An Actor’s Carol” is on tour, having made stops at the Broadwater LA Theatre, Oklahoma Shakespeare, Theatre Young Harris in Georgia, and The Vortex in Austin, Texas, showcasing the universal appeal of this innovative production.

Tickets for the production are pay what you can, with a suggested donation of $10, or pay in advance to reserve your seat at www.promontoryp.com. Contact David Weber for questions about this production and the tour: david@promontoryp.com

Building: STUDENT UNION
Type of Event: One-time event
Room: Student Union Theatre
Category: Arts and Culture,Community,Family-friendly
Audience: Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Students
Sponsor: THEATRE
Contact Name: David Weber
Contact Email: david@promontoryp.com
Link: www.promontoryp.com