Along with Murphy, who plays a great Scrooge, are John Budzyna as Jacob Marley, sufficiently frightening in his grave-clothes and rattling chains, and J. Mark Morrison as Bob Cratchitt. The large supporting cast of college faculty and students, along with several children, were all excellent. Designer Susan Sanders' set was simple and effective, facilitating frequent changes in furnishings for the many different settings the play requires. Music director Alisa Bucchiere's carolers moved the play along with their renditions of carols and madrigals from the 19th Century.
It was an afternoon well-spent. I congratulate all who participated in this well-done, audience-pleasing presentation.
