Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

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Lovell Room. Michael Langlois returns to Stratford Library for a one-hour dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey of redemption as he travels through the past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Performed with costumes, theatrical lighting, and using the public reading script Dickens himself used, this performance brings to life the transformative experiences of the miserly Scrooge as he encounters the Ghosts of Christmas, and is brought face to face with the true meaning of compassion and generosity. Be transported to Victorian London, and rediscover this most famous of holiday stories in a way you won’t forget. Michael Langlois is a theatre artist, lecturer, performer, and storyteller with decades of experience in directing, performance, and arts education. He has directed productions throughout New England, served for 20 years as Artistic Director of the Ashford Youth Theatre, and spent more than a decade as Associate Artist with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre. Working with audiences and students of all ages, he has helped individuals discover their voice and tell their unique stories through performance and creative expression. His directing credits include Macbeth; Othello; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Godspell; The Crucible; Lysistrata; Antigone; The Imaginary Invalid; and The Tempest. Acting credits include: The Stage Manager in Our Town; King Henry in Henry V; Brutus in Julius Caeser; and the Baker in Into the Woods. Drawing on his theatre background, Michael lectures nationwide on topics ranging from acting and directing to the ways passion and storytelling can bridge divides and foster meaningful connection. His recent focus, exploring the intersection of culture and history, is seen in many of his lectures including From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton; Shakespeare Through Performance; The Crown and Compass: Leadership Lessons from Shakespeare’s Kings;…

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