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A Holiday Q&A with the cast of A Christmas Carol

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This holiday season, Cygnet Theatre welcomes the return of the holiday classic adapted from Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption. The cast of A Christmas Carol will inspire the audiences with this unique storytelling experience. Check out their holiday Q&A.

Melissa Fernandes Melissa Fernandes

What is your favorite holiday movie?

My favorite Holiday movie is Emmett Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. Does that count?… I love It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually. But I adore Scrooged, which is the modern take on A Christmas Carol.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

Totally delicious! But also, should never be served or sold before Thanksgiving. It marks the start of the holiday season for me.

What is on your wish list this year?

Peace on earth, good will to all. I also would totally appreciate a bike. I don’t know how to ride, so it is time to learn!

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

Being with my family. We are always so busy throughout the year so the holidays mean sharing at least some time together.

David McBeanDavid McBean

What is your favorite holiday movie?

My favorite holiday movie is While You Were Sleeping.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

Eggnog is gross!

What is on your wish list this year?

I don’t have anything on my wish list except a desire for good health.

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

The most important part of the holiday season for me is remembering to be grateful.

Katie SapperKatie Sapper

What is your favorite holiday movie?

My favorite is The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

No, thank you.

What is on your wish list this year?

A Polaroid camera.

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

Spending time with family and loved ones.

Tom StephensonTom Stephenson

What is your favorite holiday movie?

It’s a Wonderful Life.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

Eggnog is kind of gross.

What is on your wish list this year?

To accomplish something unimaginable.

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

Companionship.

Melinda GilbMelinda Gilb

What is your favorite holiday movie?

My favorite holiday movies are A Christmas Story, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, White Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Home Alone, and A Christmas Carol.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

I used to love it, now not so much.

What is on your wish list this year?

Peace, solitude, and new furniture.

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

Lights.

Charles Evans Jr.Charles Evans Jr.

What is your favorite holiday movie?

It’s a toss up. My favorite classic holiday film is White Christmas. Also, my favorite movie set at Christmas time is Die Hard.

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

Oh, definitely gross.

What is on your wish list this year?

My list is pretty short this year. I have been very very fortunate. Does Santa help cover wedding expenses?

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

We talk about it in the show, but the holiday season does feel like the only time when people “seem by one consent to open up their shut-up hearts freely.” The holiday season serves as a reminder to slow down a little, and show compassion to the people around us.

Patrick McBridePatrick McBride

Eggnog – gross or delicious?

Gross.

What is on your wish list this year?

Peace and harmony.

What is the most important part of the holiday season for you?

Spending time with family.

Catch this favorite holiday musical through December 24th!