[Nstc] A Christmas Carol and Flashback coming to the Black Box Theatre

[Peter Herman]

A Christmas Carol runs December 6-22 at the Black Box Theatre

Patrick Barlow, the adapter of this production of “A Christmas Carol”, 
directed by No Strings Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Ceil Herman, 
is known to Black Box audiences for his ingenious and clever “The 39 
Steps” and “Ben Hur.” These plays utilized small casts playing multiple 
characters receiving great reviews and playing to large audiences.

In the Black Box production, Scrooge is played by David Reyes, who has 
entertained audiences by deftly playing multiple roles in “Greater 
Tuna,” “A Tuna Christmas,” “The 39 Nine Steps” and “Out of Sterno.” 
Scrooge starts by asking if “everything is tickety-boo” to which Bob 
Cratchet replies “tickety-boo, sir.” The audience is immediately aware 
that this adaptation will be a kooky and entertaining deviation from 
classic Charles Dickens prose. The play is suitable for all ages and for 
children first being exposed to live theatre, a better starting play 
would be hard to find.

Nothing beats Dickens for Christmas enlightenment other than the 
pleasure of reading his little novel, “ A Christmas Carol. In Prose, 
being a Ghost Story of Christmas” published in 1843.This story is now 
very familiar and is a Christmas tradition. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser 
who hates Christmas, is visited by thr ghost of his former partner, 
Jacob Marley, aa well as ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to 
Come. As the play unfolds, Scrooge is able to understand and appreciate 
the joys of Christmas. Barlow’s adaptation is sprinkled with rich, 
traditional Christmas music adding to the entertainment.

The versatile ensemble cast in the Black Box production includes Autumn 
Gieb, who is also the Costume Designer, Bob Alvarez, Robert Quigley, 
Jose Luis Solorzano and Sandra Williams. Barlow’s adaptation is 
sprinkled with Traditional Christmas Music. Peter Herman designed the 
set and lighting, Autumn Gieb designed the costumes, and Darlene DeMundo 
designed the props. Bekah Taulbee is the light, sound, and slide operator.

“A Christmas Carol” opens Friday, December 6. Preshow at 7:30 will 
feature music by Sierra Middle School students and the performance 
starts at 8 pm. Cookies and Champagne will be served following the 
performance. Following the opening on December 6, the other performances 
of “A Christmas Carol” are Fridays, December 13 and December 20 at 8:00 
p.m., Saturdays, December 7, 14, and 21 at 8:00 p.m., Sundays, December 
15 and December 22 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $18.00 regular admission, $15.00 students and seniors over 
65 and all seats on Thursday are $12.00. Discount coupon packs of 5 
tickets with no expiration date are available for purchase ($85.00 for 
regular admission, $70.00 for students and seniors over 65) and make 
great Christmas gifts. thetheatregallery in the lobby of the Black Box 
contains artwork by local artists and Christmas tiles by Luci Bromberg.

For reservations call (575) 523-1223 or go online to www.no-strings.org 
<http://www.no-strings.org>

Flashback Performs at the Black Box Theatre on Sunday, December 8

Flashback, formerly known as Oldies but Goodies, is a well-known local 
band that has been playing everybody’s favorite classics around the Las 
Cruces area for nearly 15 years. They will be playing 2 shows at the 
Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street in Las Cruces on Sunday, December 
8 at 2:30 and 7:00 p/m.

Flashback consists of six musicians that will faithfully recreate the 
doo-wop oldies of the 1950s, rock and roll hits of the 1960s, and will 
even venture into the funk and soul classics of the 1970s. Flashback is 
a local favorite, having performed at the Las Cruces Music in the Park 
program, Rio Grande Theatre, Plaza de Las Cruces stage, Las Cruces 
Convention Center, and many more.

Join Flashback for a musical adventure from a long-ago time that has 
been called the golden years of rock and roll. This musical walk down 
memory lane will have the audience tapping their toes and singing along 
when they instantly recognize the classic oldies performed by Flashback 
musicians.

Tickets are $15.00 and may be reserved by calling (575) 523-1223.
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