MRS. DILBER’S FABULOUS BEDCURTAINS at Loft Ensemble – Gia On The Move
Reviewed by Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
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There’s a lot to unpack…
…politically in Arthur M. Jolly’s cheery holiday romp with a twist.
Outrage sets the stage for a righteous reset according to Dilber in Arthur Jolly’s reimagined Christmas Carol classic MRS. DILBER’S FABULOUS BEDCURTAINS @LOFTensemble
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Written by Arthur M. Jolly
Co-Directed by Tor Brown and Marc LeClerc
Scenic design is by Madylin Sweeten Durrie and Bree Pavey
Lighting and sound designs are by Tor Brown
Costume design is by Linda Muggeridge
Properties mistress is Natasha Renae Potts
Dance choreography is by Pavey (she also serves as captain)
Fight choreography is by Marc Leclerc and Tor Brown, and fight captain is Sarah Nilsen Costume assistants are Jennifer Christina DeRosa and Danielle Ozymandias
Additional properties designer is Arthur M. Jolly
Production photography is by Sean Durrie
Cast: In order of appearance
Chestnut Vendor / Emily Cratchit / Abigail…………………………JENNIFER DEROSA
MADYLIN SWEETEN DURRIE
Chimney Sweep / Mr. Fezziwig……………………………………..MATTHEW MONACO
Child Sweep / Peter Cratchit / Sweet Tiny Tim………………………….ROBERT JOLLY
Belle / Young Belle / Cook………………………………………………………. MAIA LUER
Belinda Cratchit / Mean Child…………………………………………………..JAY HOSHINA
Clarabelicious Two Poots / Ghost of Christmas Past…………………..SARAH NILSEN
Mrs. Dilber………………………………………………………………………………BREE PAVEY
Doorknob / Jaxob (née Jacob) Marley……………………………………ISAAC DEAKYNE
Philanne Thropist / Dr. Jekyll………………………………………..BENJAMIN MARSHALL
Benny Factor / Ghost of Christmas Future / Mr. Topper….ANTWAN ALEXANDER II
Bob Cratchit / Milkman………………………………………………….RAYMOND DONAHEY
Fred Scrooge / Young Ebenezer…………………………………………GNACIO NAVARRO
Martha Cratchit / Roseola Two Poots………………………MACEDONIA BULLINGTON
Meaner Child / Little Match Girl / Christmas Truce……….NATASHA RENAE POTTS
Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs. Fezziwig………………………..LEMON BAARDSEN
November 12 – December 18, 2022
Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 7pm No performances 11/26 & 11/27
Additional performances Fridays 12/9 & 12/16 at 8pm
ADMISSION: DONATE WHAT YOU WANT
TICKET INFO: Reserve online at http://www.loftensemble.org or call (818) 452-3153
LOCATION: Loft Ensemble, 11031 Camarillo Street, North Hollywood, 91602