December 8, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 December 8, 2021 Living Traditional Christmas story hits Red Carpet Community Theatre A Review Salazar, LilyAnna Kelly, Brides the importance of the spirit of Duran, Elise Nobles, Joseph Christmas. Villegas, Rose Carter, Deb- After the show, stop to tell bie Walker, Jaci Cook, Krista the cast and crew how much Ryther, Dani Calder, Gentry they are appreciated. The be- hind the scene workers were Buckmaster and Stryder Coon. Bailey Carpenter, Benjamin Other notables were Orissa Mills, Kat Tate, Melissa Wil- Cook who played Mrs. Crachit, liams, Jim and Carolyn Mason, Stephanie Ellis as Bag Lady and Julie Carter and Robin Lakey. Mrs. Fezziwig, and Miranda The sponsors of the produc- Brasuell Frech as a chorus girl. tion include Legacy Bank, Hut- This show would be one that should be put on the “things to ton Inc, Zybach and Fairchild, do this week” list. The story is CPAs, PLLC. heartfelt, but the presentation To be amazed and uplifted of this cast was what brought it during this Holiday Season, to life. The amount of time and make reservations for Friday, rehearsing were obvious by Saturday or Sunday at Rcct. their flawless timing and deliv- org. Evening shows begin at ery of their lines. The set also 7:30 p.m. and the matinee contributed to the ambiance on Sunday starts at 2:30 p.m. of the show, giving the audi- RCCT is located at 422 S. Jef- ence a flavor of Scrooge’s time ferson in Elk City. For more in- and life. The audience seemed to walk away with a sense of formation call 580-225-5461. The cast of RCCT’s production of “A Christmas Carol” include Joshua Barnet, Brandt Arganbright, Zach Perry, Julie Carter, Abbie Tillman, Benjamin Mills, Orissa Coon, Hannah Walker, Aaliya Salazar, LilyAnna Kelly, Bridges Duran, Landry Lakey, Elise Nobles, Joseph Villegas, Stephanie Ellis, Bailey Carpenter, Chris Carpenter, Rose Carter, Debbie Walker, Jaci Coon, Krista Ryther, Ashley Arganbright, Robin Lakey, Dani Calder, Gentry Buckmaster, Miranda Brasuel Frech, and Stryder Coon. By Sheryl Ponce, staff writer 47 characters perfectly. They The show’s professional Landry Lakey gave an out- portrayed the story of Ebeniz- presentation of the age old standing performance as Tiny The presentation of the er Scrooge’s look at his past, story brought the audience Tim, Turkey Boy and the Young classic Charles Dickens’ novel, present and future. Scrooge is into the storyline because of Scrooge. Along with other “A Christmas Carol” by Red played by Elk City High School the outstanding acting and youth in the show, who played Carpet Community Theatre English teacher, Joshua Bar- timing. Julie Carter, Christmas multiple roles, brought a sense (RCCT) did not disappoint a nett. He hit the target in his in- Past, Abbie Tillman, Christ- of community to the stage. The packed auditorium of patrons terpretation of the crusty, old mas Present and Benjamin singing, dancing and acting did Friday evening. The play is an man who seemed to hate ev- Mills, Christmas Future and not go unnoticed by the audi- Elk City High School Counselor Lauren Shelton is adaptation by Charles Ludlam erything about Christmas. His Jacob Marley take Scrooge on ence. They were appreciated shown picking up the items from Judy Haught, Vice Presi- and directed by Ashley Argan- performance was enhanced by a journey that made him assess through laughter and applause dent of the Beckham/Rogers Unit of OREA. Courtesy photo. bright, it is being presented Brant Arganbright, who plays how he has been living his life. at just the right moments. with the help of a grant from Robert Crachit and Old Joe, In the end, Ebenezer chose to Other notable performanc- To celebrate Retired Edu- donated food items for the re- the Oklahoma Arts Council. along with Zach Perry’s por- change and help the Crachit es were first timers, father and cators Day, the Beckham/ cent Elk City High School Re- The cast of 27 of men, trayal of Fred, Mr. Fezziwig family and the entire town cel- daughter duo Bailey and Chris Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma cruitment Day Luncheon with Retired Educators Association representatives from SWOSU. women and children play over and Businessman. ebrate Christmas. Carpenter, along with Aaliyah