Drama Dock re-launches “Inspecting Carol” this holiday season!

This holiday season Drama Dock brings back the holiday farce,   “Inspecting Carol”.  This uproarious take on “A Christmas Carol has been described as “A Christmas Carol” meets “Noises Off” meets “Waiting for Guffman”.  Shows will be presented:  Dec. 19, 26, 27 at 7:30pm, Dec. 21 and 28 at 2pm.  A preview performance is on Dec 18 at 8pm.

“Inspecting Carol” portrays a sub-par theater company preparing to mount its umpteenth production of everyone’s favorite holiday cash cow, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. The play was written by long-time Seattle Repertory Artistic Director Daniel Sullivan with the initial 1992 production at the Rep featuring a cadre of popular Seattle actors.  This insider’s play-within-a-play was said to have some basis on prominent local actors and certainly many well-known theater types.  

Inspecting Carol tells the story of a theater on the brink of financial collapse while awaiting the imminent arrival of an inspector from the National Endowment of the Arts whose visit will result in an infusion of desperately needed cash… or the demise of the floundering company.   As the actors gather to start rehearsals for their yearly rendition of the holiday war horse, ‘A Christmas Carol’, they discover that Tiny Tim isn’t so tiny anymore; pompous actor Larry (Scrooge) is determined to create a political statement; a new multi-cultural initiative has riotous repercussions; and the Director is on the verge of a nervous breakdown with other characters adding to the general hilarity. Amongst the havoc, enters wannabe actor Wayne who is mistaken for said inspector and bedlam ensues.  

Drama Dock’s presentation of Inspecting Carol played to sold out audiences five years ago with its irreverent take on the holiday classic. Chaim Rosemarin, who played temperamental actor Larry (Scrooge) in the previous production, and Scrooge himself in ‘A Christmas Carol’ the following year, brings his insiders experience helming this production as Director. The cast includes several seasoned Drama Dock performers, alongside new cast members.

The cast includes: Sue De Nies, Gordon Millar, Patricia Kelly, Steve Tosterud, Diana Ammon, Daniel Macca, Rich Wiley, Peter Kreitner, Richard Moore, Duncan Barlow, Kristin Wahanik and Zoe Barlow.

“Inspecting Carol” offers theater goers a great alternative to the more traditional holiday fare and offers a witty entertainment option just before and after Christmas when many other holiday offerings have come and gone.  
“Inspecting Carol” will be performed at the Blue Heron Dec. 19, 26and 27 at 7:30 pm. Matinees at 2pm will be presented Dec. 21 and 28.  Preview performance Dec.18 at 8pm.Tickets are available at Heron’s Nest, Blue Heron and at the door (based on availability). Ticket Prices:   $15.00 adults, $12.00 students and seniors and $5.00 for the preview performance.

Please note - dialogue includes mature language.