Fellow Passengers facts for kids
Fellow Passengers is a special play based on the famous story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It was written by Greg Carter. This play is unique because only three actors perform all the characters.
The name "Fellow Passengers" comes from a speech in A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew, Fred, says that Christmas is a time when people should be kind. He believes everyone should think of others as "fellow passengers" on life's journey. This means we are all in this together.
The play first opened in December 2004. It was performed at the Strawberry Theatre Workshop in Seattle, Washington. Rhonda J Soikowski directed the original show. The actors were Todd Jefferson Moore, Gabriel Baron, and Marty Mukhalian.
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What is Fellow Passengers About?
Fellow Passengers tells the entire story of A Christmas Carol. It uses almost every word from Charles Dickens' original book. This play is a type of "narrative theatre." This means the actors not only play characters but also tell the story directly to the audience.
Why is this play special?
The play aims to bring back some parts of Dickens' story. These parts often get left out of other plays or movies. They include the original humor and social comments. Dickens often wrote about problems in society.
How do the actors perform?
Only three actors perform the entire play. One of these actors is a woman. They take turns playing the main character, Scrooge. This means different actors play Scrooge at different times.
Using everyday objects on stage
In the first production, the play was set in an attic. The actors used everyday objects to represent characters or ideas. For example:
- A broken stool became Tiny Tim.
- A lantern stood in for the Ghost of Christmas Past.
- A large musical instrument case (a double-bass trunk) represented the scary Ghost of Christmas Future.
This creative use of objects helps the audience imagine the story. It shows how simple things can become important parts of a play.
See also
- Adaptations of A Christmas Carol
