American Conservatory Theater's new take on 'A Christmas Carol' is a metaplay that showcases a community theater's journey in staging Dickens' classic, exploring diverse perspectives.
MacKinnon notes that part of the aim is to expand beyond Ebenezer Scrooge's story, stating, 'Part of the idea of our Whynot theater company digging into a new adaptation of Carol is to make space for points of view beyond Ebenezer and his comeuppance.'
Craig Lucas emphasized his desire to avoid a cliched adaptation, explaining, 'It's just something that people put on, like a fuzzy blanket, to feel warm and cozy at Christmas... they're either wicked or good.'
Lucas envisions a fictional town called Whynot where community theater actors navigate their experiences preparing for the show. He aims to create a storyline celebrating the ensemble's imperfections along the way.
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