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The producer of Sunday’s dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol said after the show it was “a wonderful way to lead up to Christmas Day.”
Jim Walls said it’s been suggested it become an annual tradition in the Battlefords.
“It would be great to have this as an annual tradition and if we can figure it out, we’ll try.”
In addition to adding to the spirit of the holiday season, the production also raised $1,800 for the Empty Stocking Fund.
What the cast had to say:
Lloyd Deshaye, Battlefords Community Players: “I’m grateful to have been invited to have been part of this production. It was a lot of fun. It’s a great timeless story. I want to thank Jim and my other reading colleagues and the chorus for putting together a fine show.”
Roy Challis, playwright, director and performer: “I was glad Jim asked me. I was involved in a CBC [production]. It’s great to be involved with such wonderful singers and to have John come and add his voice to the local people.”
David Dekker, radio executive, “This is the quintessential Christmas classic and to have been asked to be a part of this was truly amazing. It was a lot of fun and wonderful to hear as people performed.”
Tracy Knowles, BCP:Ěý “I was thankful Jim called me to do it. As with everyone, one of their first times doing a dramatic reading, it was a great experience. I’d do it again.”
John Gormley, radio host and former Battlefords resident: “It was wonderful. I’ve never done this before and it was terrific experience, a great cast – and Jim is to be commended. A great job!”
Judy Bishop, BCP: “The best part was working with this cast. It was a lot of fun.”
Clint Barrett, BCP: “This is my first dramatic reading so I really enjoyed the entire experience.”
