"A Merry Little Christmas Carol" with an introduction honoring Paxton Whitehead

In honor of the passing Paxton Whitehead (Ebenezer Scrooge), this 2023 re-release includes an introduction by incoming Playhouse Artistic Director Mark Shanahan, highlighting Paxton and his career in the performing arts.
Based on the timeless tale by Charles Dickens, A Merry Little Christmas Carol will transport you back in time before social media, before TV and the movies, when we asked our imaginations to give spirits corporal form. It's a tale perfect for the radio, and through its magic, we bring to life the greatest miser of all time, Ebenezer Scrooge; the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future; and along the way we find the true spirit of Christmas.
Written and directed by MARK SHANAHAN
Based on the novella A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
With original music, sound design, and audio production by JOHN GROMADA
Presented in partnership with WSHU Public Radio
Thanks to our sponsors: Mary Ellen & Jim Marpe and Judy & Scott Phares
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CAST
Paxton Whitehead as Ebenezer Scrooge
Brian J. Carter as Bob Cratchit / Mr. Hibbert / Belle's Husband
Joel de la Fuente as Fred
Sana "Prince" Sarr as The Street Urchin / Peter Cratchit
Triney Sandoval as Jacob Marley
Mia Dillon as Mrs. Dilber
Geneva Carr as The Ghost of Christmas Past
Mark Shanahan as Creakle
Pearl Sun as Fan / Jolly Gentlewoman 1
Richard R. Henry as Fezziwig / Old Joe
Joe Delafield as Dick Wilkins / Mr. Raleigh / Topper
Danielle Davenport as Belle / Jolly Gentlewoman 2
Britney Coleman as The Ghost of Christmas Present
Sarah Manton as Mrs. Cratchit
Catherine Shanahan as Martha Cratchit
Theo Adamson as Tiny Tim
Mark Lamos as The Narrator