From the cast and crew of JOHN HENRY we say, "Thanks so much for joining us and making our time on The Lantern Theatre stage so much fun."
We are: Carolyn Dickey (Costume Designer), Jackie Percher (Producer/Marketing Director), Eric Schmiedl (Playwright/Director), Donna Dziak (Stage Manager).
Second row: Bobby Williams (John Henry), Bill Hoffman (Hopper), Terrell Richardson Jr. (Elijah).


Next up: The final offering of the season.

THE LANTERN THEATRE CONTINUES
AN OLD HOLIDAY TRADITION MADE NEW
Charles Dickens’ Christmas Classic To Be Read
In The Big, Red Barn, One Night Only, December 21st.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was first published on December 19, 1843.  Forty-nine days later, it received its first stage adaptations, three of them to be exact, in London on February 5, 1844.  Since then the popular novel has received scores then hundreds and
now thousands of readings and productions, yearly. But rarely is it presented in the brisk night air of winter…in a barn.

Last year, on December 21st, The Lantern Theatre presented A Cold, Cold Reading…under near blizzard-like conditions. Sixty mph winds and horizontal snow buffeted The Gleeson Barn, but the majestic 1905, Wisonsin-style, dairy barn at the corner of Canal Road and Tinkers Creek Road was built to last and withstand such conditions. And, so, a hearty audience hunkered down with hot cocoa and Christmas cheer, and witnessed a truly unique theatrical experience. The new tradition and opportunity to witness this special event continues this year.

The Lantern Theatre presents A Cold, Cold Reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Beginning at 6 p.m. on the night of the Winter Solstice, December 21st, 2013, six brave actors and a piano accompanist will take the stage in Gleeson’s barn to read Mr. Dickens' masterwork.  The reading will be accompanied by hot cocoa, cider and Christmas cheer and will be followed by Christmas Carols sung by all.