19, 1843 and the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. It was written during a time when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols and newer customs such as Christmas trees. “A Christmas Carol,” was the first of Dickens' very successful Christmas books. “The production will still feature beautiful period costumes and wonderful special effects and is still sure to warm hearts as it chronicles Scrooge’s transformation from a lonely, cold-hearted soul into a man filled with the joy of the holiday and appreciation of life’s opportunity for change.” “COD College Theater has a long history of staging Norris’ wonderful adaptation of Dickens’ classic story, but this is the first-time audiences will be able to watch our production from their own living room,” says director Barrett. Cast members from Chicago area communities are featured in this 70-minute version of a heartwarming classic Christmas story that is perfect for all ages. The 2020 production is being filmed and presented on Zoom.Ī mean-spirited old man, a poor but optimistic clerk and three visiting ghosts join forces to take audiences on a magical journey and show the true meaning of the holiday season. This adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" was written by Norris specifically for the students at College of DuPage and performed for the first time in 2004. Norris and directed by COD Professor of Theater, Amelia Barrett, Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. College of DuPage (COD) College Theater presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by William J.
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