She is now its artistic director.Ĭommunity theater provides excellent opportunities for children to work as equals alongside adults, Bloch-Meier said.ĭ. Melissa Bloch-Meier was the group’s choreographer about 15 years ago. While Woolweber has been involved in the production 10 times, he said others have been part of the community performance for 20 of the 27 years. "We filmed it like a 1940s radio show," Woolweber said. In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the show pivoted to a radio-style production. The show has reappeared annually around the holidays nearly every year since. When Woolweber played Tiny Tim in 1995, the performance marked the first production of "A Christmas Carol" by the Menomonee Falls group. Having grown up on that stage, knowing the story, I can hit different points and different things that I know connect to this audience." "There's a lot to be said for the physicality, but also my own personal experiences where I'm at in my life. "We definitely do age me up quite a bit," he said. He said he might be a little young to play Scrooge, but on stage he was able to look much older. Eric Woolweberįrom Tiny Tim in 1995 to Scrooge in 2022, Woolweber has played seven different characters over 10 productions with the Falls Patio Players. Eric Woolweber dressed for the role of Tiny Tim in 1995 for the Falls Patio Players first show of "A Christmas Carol." Photo courtesy D. He warns that 'Doom' awaits Scrooge unless a change is made.D. He presents two children called 'Ignorance' and 'Want' hiding under his cloak. "Most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased." The Ghost predicts that Mankind, Scrooge included, will suffer unless the lessons of generosity and tolerance are learned. In his honest response, that Tiny Tim is likely to die, he holds a mirror up to Scrooge and his behaviour. The Ghost of Christmas Present uses Scrooge's own words against him. "If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population." When Scrooge asks whether Tiny Tim will live, the Ghost answers with the words Scrooge had previously spoken to the portly gentlemen who were collecting for charity. His invitation to 'know me better' is generous and open-hearted. The word 'exclaimed' makes the Ghost seem excited to see Scrooge. The Ghost invites Scrooge to join him in a welcoming manner. The adjectives that Dickens uses are positive and present a solid big and 'joyful' character, in contrast to the indistinct spirit of Christmas Past. Its dark brown curls were long and free free as its genial face, its sparkling eye, its open hand, its cheery voice, its unconstrained demeanour, and its joyful air. These are called Ignorance and Want and are a warning to Scrooge to change his ways.ĭickens describes the ghost as open and cheerful - in actions and appearance. It shows Scrooge visions of the world on Christmas Day, including heart-warming scenes of celebration at the homes of Bob Cratchit and Scrooge's nephew, Fred.īefore it leaves Scrooge, the Ghost shows him two 'yellow, meagre' children who are hiding under its cloak. Scrooge is more humble in the presence of this second spirit and is willing to learn any lessons the ghost will show. The generous nature of this ghost is reflected in the abundant vision of food. It appears in Scrooge's room, surrounded by a feast. The Ghost of Christmas Present is a huge and vibrant character who appears as the bell, once again, strikes one.
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