Staff Writer
For the past 40 years,
Ira David Wood III and Theatre in the Park have been performing their comic
adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Each year, thousands
of people pack into theaters in Raleigh and Durham to partake in this
incredible experience.
This adaptation of
Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story is unique in that, while keeping the
integrity of the original story, the cast weaves in jokes about modern-day
topics, ranging from Tiger Woods to the Affordable Care Act and insurance
companies. These gags, along with the close-knit cast, help to create the fun,
family-friendly atmosphere that allows the show to be a hit year after year.
Wood has played the
infamous Ebenezer Scrooge for 39 of the past 40 years. Three years ago, Wood
had heart surgery and had to yield the role to his son, Ira David Wood IV, who
now plays the lamplighter.
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Show Dates
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Time
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Location
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December 10-13, 2014
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7:00 p.m.
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Raleigh (Memorial
Auditorium)
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December 13-14, 2014
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2:00 p.m.
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Raleigh (Memorial
Auditorium)
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December 18-20, 2014
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7:00 p.m.
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Durham (DPAC)
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December 20-21, 2014
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2:00 p.m.
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Durham (DPAC)
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*Tickets range from $35 to $95.
