The Review, January, 1988
P.G.L.T. A Christmas Carol
Charm and Good Cheer

Prince George's Little Theatre (PGLT| makes Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol a musical to the delight of their audience—a full house—for the occasion. It was a night to remember for all PGLT patrons at the Public Play­house.
The parade of characters in their holiday finery by costumer Jo-Anne Jones sets the tone of shared warmth and cheer for the many families com­ing to see their children or relatives in the production. Director Gay Hill and Co-director Ed Payne embellish the fa­miliar television version of Ebeneezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim with the gaiety of holiday carols.

John Dow as Ebeneezer Scrooge re­mains true to the familiar characteriza­tion that Charles Dickens gives to Ebeneezer Scrooge. Ghosts of Jacob Marley (Bob Hoffman); Christmas Past (Eugenia Sorgnit); and Christmas Pres­ent (Ed Payne) render a presence to give Ebeneezer and anyone else the spirit of giving to others at Christmas.

The sensations still felt from being among PGLT's audience, a full house, make one wish for more. And PGLT has more planned with another pro­duction to follow in May and June of '88. Their choice is Fools, a comedy fable by Neil Simon.
Call the Publick Playhouse for information.

—Sharon Kennedy