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Directed by Lois Kuehne Musical Direction by Randy Dawkins The Creative Arts Ministry of First Christian Church of Cape Coral presents First Christian C a p e C o r a l First Christian Church of Cape Coral Invites you to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service December 24th 5:00 & 6:30 pm 2620 Country Club Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida 574-7272

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Directed by

Lois Kuehne

Musical Direction by

Randy Dawkins

The Creative Arts Ministry of First Christian Church of Cape Coral presents

F i r s t C h r i s t i a n

C a p e C o r a l

First Christian Church of Cape Coral

Invites you to a

Christmas Eve Candle l ight Communion

Serv ice

December 24th

5:00 & 6:30 pm

2620 Country Club Blvd.

Cape Coral, Florida

574-7272

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

8:30 AM ................................................ Traditional Worship

9:45 & 11:15 AM ........................ Contemporary Celebration

Adult Bible Studies Kingdom Klub (Children’s Church)

Student Ministry (9:45 AM only)

Toddler Nursery and Cry Room (with video feed) available at all Sunday services

WEDNESDAY

4:00 & 6:30 PM ........................................ Adult Bible Study

6:30 PM ...................... AWANA, Students , & Young Adults

Toddler Nursery is available on Wednesday night

THURSDAY

7:00 AM ......................................................... Prayer Service

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and time and to get directionsand time and to get directions

Yvonne Schadrach (chorus) took a long break from the stage

since high school, but has recently made her local stage debut at

Cultural Park Theatre in A Street Car Named Desire and later ap-

peared in S’Wonderful: A Gershwin Spectacular. She teaches

drama, reading and math to students with learning disabilities.

Peyton Stockman (Mary Cratchit) attends Ft.

Myers Christian School where she plays Jr.

Varsity Basketball. She loves to act, sing, play flag football and

draw. This happy ten-year-old is an honor roll student and regu-

larly attends First Christian Church. She recently appeared in

Modern Family on ABC as well as a role in the film, Paper and Col-

ored Pencils. She studies singing and acting with Dr. Carol

Nabatoff in Cape Coral.

Cameron Swartz (Young Marley) is excited to be kicking off the

Christmas season here at First Christian by being part of this won-

derful production. Cam has appeared at Cultural Park Theatre’s

Shakespeare Festival, Broadway Palm’s “Who Says We Can’t

Dance”, and First Assembly’s “Heaven’s Gates Hell’s Flames”. A

well known resident of Pine Island, Cam can frequently be heard

playing steel drums at restaurants, art galleries, and charity fund

raising events. Cameron wishes everyone a merry Christmas!

Brian Wolfe (Gentleman/Dickens Caroler) is a resident of Cape

Coral and a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He performed in the 2009

Cultural Park Theater production of Ebenezer Scrooge the Musical,

as well as the 2009 Showstoppers Goes to the Movies. His inspira-

tion for performing comes from his son, Ian. Brian would like to

thank his family for their support and encouragement. Brian would

like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New

Year. Go Buckeyes!

Ian Wolfe (Tiny Tim) is ten years old and in fifth grade at Caloosa

Elementary and has been performing for about four years. He

has received vocal and acting instruction from Nabbie’s Perform-

ing Arts and dance and musical theater instruction from Robin

Dawn Academy. Reprising his role as Tiny Tim from last year’s

Cultural Park Theater's presentation of Ebenezer Scrooge last

year, Ian has also performed as an orphan in the National Tour

of Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang at Barbara B Mann. He would like to wish everyone a

Merry CHRISTmas and happy and safe holiday season. God Bless Us...Everyone.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

THE BIBLE The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for Christian faith and practice. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105 THE PERSON OF GOD God is the eternal and true God who exists in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He has revealed Himself as the Creator - Righteous and Perfect in all things. Dueteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:1; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14 I Peter 1:2

JESUS CHRIST Jesus is God, the Son. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and was crucified as a sacrifice for our sins. He was bodily resurrected from the dead (which was witnessed by more than 500 people) and returned (ascended) to heaven to prepare a place for those who accept Him as Savior and Lord. He will come again to receive His Church unto Himself. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Titus 2:13; Acts 1:9-11; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30

THE HOLY SPIRIT The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, who convicts us of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Upon conversion, He resides in the believer, and is our teacher. He is the power to live the Christ-like life and is our guarantee of salvation. Acts 1:8; Ephe-sians 5:18; I Corinthians 2:12; I Corinthians 3:16; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Galatians 5:22-25

People Men and women were created in God’s image. We are all sinners by choice and thus condemned by our own sin against God. At the same time, we are the most valu-able thing in all God’s Creation. There has never been a human being that God did not desperately love and care about. By accepting God’s plan, we can be saved, have our sins forgiven and become His children. Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8-14; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 2:26-39

The Church The Church is the Body of Christ on earth. Christ is the head of His Church. The Church, as a body, is made up of many parts (People) who have become Christians through faith, repentance, confession, and baptism into Him. We not only belong to God, we belong to each other. Romans 12:1; I Corinthians12; Ephesians 4

ETERNAL LIFE Some day Jesus will return to take His Church (Bride) home. He, at that time, will raise the dead and judge the world. Every person who is a Christian (washed in the Blood) will live with Him forever. John 14:1-3; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 24:36-51

BAPTISM In obedience to the command of Jesus and following the practice of the early Church, believers who confess Christ must submit to the obedience of baptism (immersion in water). Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; I Peter 3:18-22

A local podiatrist, Dr. John Mina (Gentleman/Physician/Dickens

Caroler) has been practicing in North Ft. Myers for twenty-eight

years. He sings with and directs a local ‘Doo-Wop’ group, Bryl-

cream. With his children, he has been performing in CPT produc-

tions for fourteen years. This is John’s first appearance on our

stage.

Roman Mina (Young Scrooge) is a freshman at

The Canterbury School. Acting since the age of four, his favorite

roles include Winthrop in The Music Man, Cinderella’s Prince in Into

the Woods, and Jo Jo in Suesical the Musical. With three older sis-

ters and an older brother who all sing, he grew up with music. It is

a major part of his life.

Last seen on the FCC stage in last year’s A Christ-

mas Survival Guide, Lori Moreau (Dickens Caroler) returned to the

sage about five years ago in CPT’s original production of Arsenic

and Old Lace. Since then she has been seen in numerous produc-

tions including Kiss Me Kate (Kate), and Mousetrap (Miss

Casewell). She reprised the role of Elaine in the FCC production of

Arsenic & Old Lace. Lori works with children with learning disabili-

ties and autism and serves as principal/administrator at Father

Anglim Academy.

Having appeared first on the FCC stage as one of the policemen in

Arsenic and Old Lace, Gil Perez (Bob Cratchit) is a relative new-

comer to the theater. He has appeared in productions of Mame,

and Jekyl & Hyde the Musical. His most memorable role is that of

Jake in Tennessee Williams’, Twenty-seven Wagons Full of Cotton.

Gill serves on the Board of The Laboratory Theater and practices

family law at Henderson-Franklin in Ft. Myers.

Donna Rossi (Ghost of Christmas Past) has been singing and act-

ing since high school. Born in New York, she says her best

‘productions’ are her two daughters. Currently doing improvisa-

tion dinner theater with “Giggle Bites,” she has appeared in pro-

ductions of Annie, 12 Angry Women, An American Musical Revue

and the CPT production of Ebenezer Scrooge—the Musical. Donna

is a member and regular attender at First Christian Church.

Having studied dance in New York for seventeen years, Cindi

Guerra (Sally), has performed in such productions as Oliver, The

Music Man, The Odd Couple, and as the “dancing cow “ (front end)

in Gypsy. Working as a hairdresser for more than thirty years, she

attends FCC and is a regular part of the worship team. She is mar-

ried to Tony with three daughters and two grandsons.

Kym Yaeger Hoffmann (Mrs. Cratchit) is a

graduate of the University of South Florida and a middle school

teacher at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. She has directed,

stage managed, and performed throughout Lee County at the Sid-

ney & Berne Davis Art Center, Cultural Park Theater, Theatre Con-

spiracy, Alliance of the Arts and Good Shepherd Lutheran School.

Some of her favorite works include: Bus Stop (Grace), The Bald

Soprano, Macbeth, Harvey, Singin' in the Rain, Jekyll & Hyde the Mu-

sical, and Sure Thing. Kym is excited to be reprising her role as

Mrs. Cratchit in Ebenezer Scrooge, The Musical.

Seventh grader, Kelly Keith (Martha Cratchit) just turned thir-

teen years of age and is studying voice at “Nabbies, Inc.” She

lives with her mother, father and older brother and attends St.

Michael’s Lutheran Church. Her most memorable role is Cinder-

ella in CPT’s production of After the Beanstalk.” She would like

to thank her best friend, Megan, and her family for being so un-

derstanding and supportive and the Scrooge cast for being so

nice and welcoming.

Alice Lombardo (Chorus) attends First Christian Church and has

been a part of the worship team for eight years. She last appeared

in the FCC productions of The Lower Room and An O Henry Christ-

mas. Married to David for thirty-four years with three children and

six grandchildren, she teaches 8th Grade Language Arts at Caloosa

Middle School.

P.J. McCready is very excited to be part of such

a wonderful and truly ground breaking show. He is a Music Major

at Edison State and plans on furthering his education in the Theat-

rical Arts. Previous shows inculde: Gypsy, Aladdin, Broadway Rol-

lercoaster, Meet Me in St.Louis, and All I Really Need To Know I

Learned By Being In Kindergarten. Thanks his family, friends, and

monkies in the support for his busy December!

AUTHOR - COMPSOER - LYRICIST

Composer/lyricist Robert Feigenblatt was

born in New York City in 1957 and has made

Florida his home since the age of 13. Since

2006, Robert has appeared in over 25 stage

productions including Arsenic & Old Lace, Har-

vey, Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Singing in the Rain,

Kiss Me Kate, The Mousetrap, The Bald

Soprano, Bus Stop, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Time & Ina Myerehoff, No

Sex Please, We’re British, and recently completed a 4 week run for the

Sanibel Theatre's production of The Sunshine Boys.

Robert's love of film, theatre and music led him to adapt the Dickens

classic and seven months and 15 songs later, Ebenezer Scrooge - The

Musical was born. It was given its premiere last December at Cultural

Park Theatre. Robert is honored that Randy Dawkins and the staff at

First Christian Church are hosting this encore presentation. "The cast

and crew have worked hard and long and I am tremendously proud of

them all."

THE DIRECTOR

Lois Kuehne has been a director for many years.

Locally she has directed such things as Singin’ in

the Rain, The Music Man, The Sunshine Boys,

Mousetrap and Arsenic and Old Lace which was

reprised summer 2009 on our stage. This is

Lois’ third directorial effort on our stage having

also directed The Lower Room for Easter

2007. She wishes to thank Charley, Mom and

the kids for their support.

THE CAST

Narrator ..................................................................... Robert Feigenblatt

Ebenezer Scrooge........................................................... Randy Dawkins

Bob Cratchit ........................................................................ Gilbert Perez

Fred Pendleton ................................................................. P.J. McCreedy

Gentleman #1 .......................................................................... John Mina

Gentleman #2 ........................................................................ Brian Wolfe

Mrs. Cratchit....................................................................... Kym Hoffman

Tiny Tim Cratchit ...................................................................... Ian Wolfe

Peter Cratchit ..................................................................... Trey Dawkins

Martha Cratchit ....................................................................... Kelly Keith

Mary Cratchit .............................................................. Peyton Stockman

Mrs. Dilber ..................................................................... Pamela Eerdman

Jacob Marley ....................................................................... John Tolbert

Ghost of Christmas Past ...................................................... Donna Rossi

Young Scrooge .................................................................... Roman Mina

Boy #1 ............................................................................ Cameron Swartz

John .................................................................................... Trey Dawkins

Fannie ............................................................................ Lynessa Dawkins

Fezziwig ................................................................................. Brian Wolfe

Young Marley ................................................................ Cameron Swartz

Belle ...................................................................................... Sarah Daigle

Ghost of Christmas Present ................................................ Linda Fazioli

Sally Pendleton ................................................................... Cindy Guerra

Topper Beddoes .................................................................. Glen Dalmau

Nancy Beddoes .................................................................... Kim Coombs

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come ................................... Brenda Kensler

Physician .................................................................................. John Mina

Aunt Belle ...................................................................... Denyea Clarkson

Dickens Carolers & Chorus ............................................ Valerie Dawkins

Alice Lombardo, Lori Moreau

Randy Dawkins (Ebenezer Scrooge) serves First Christian Church

as Creative Arts Pastor in which capacity he oversees music,

drama, and technical ministries with additional responsibilities in

print production and graphic arts. Best known locally for his

‘Teddy’ in Arsenic & Old Lace, he has appeared in The Fantastiks,

The Music Man, The Sound of Music, 1776, Jekyl & Hyde - The Musical

and many others. He has served as Musical Director for numerous

productions in many different venues across America including

The Ramona Pageant - The California State Outdoor Play.

Trey Dawkins (Peter Cratchit) is a budding young actor, having first

appeared in Aladin, Jr. at Cultural Park Theatre. He is in the fourth

grade at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in North Ft. Myers. His

other interests include playing guitar, creating songs and playing

computer games. He loves the Lord and his family.

After a high school role in a production of Our Town, Valerie

Dawkins (Dickens Caroler) focused primarily on developing her

singing talent. She has performed in many different venues includ-

ing church, community theater and the concert stage. An accom-

plished pianist, she played piano for Cultural Park’s Theatre’s Cole

Porter Revue, as well as playing and singing regularly on the FCC

Worship Team. She last appeared the cast of last year’s, A Christ-

mas Survival Guide.

Pamela Eerdman (Mrs. Dilber) is honored to reprise the role of

Mrs. Dilber, which was written for her by her dear (and very tal-

ented) friend, Robert Feigenblatt. Pam has been performing on

stage since childhood, and prior to moving to Cape Coral in 2005,

appeared with numerous theatre troupes throughout the Mid-

west. Favorite shows she has appeared in include Jekyll & Hyde,

Ebenezer, Mame, South Pacific, 1940’s Radio Hour, Oliver, and Girls of

the Garden Club. Many thanks and all my love: to my parents

whose love and support are endless; to Kimmie – the air I breath; and to Michael &

Sophie who are my “Theatre Orphans” each time I do a show.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Producer/Musical Director .................................................................. Randy Dawkins

Director/Costumes ................................................................................... Lois Kuehne

Choreographer .................................................................................. Lynessa Dawkins

Set & Lighting Design ................................................. Randy Dawkins & Lois Kuehne

Set Decoration .......................................................................................... Lois Kuehne

Audio Technicians ........................................................... Frank Fazioli, John DeFrank

Lighting Technician .................................................................................. Lois Kuehne

Set Construction .................... Glen Browell, Randy & Valerie Dawkins, Frank Fazioli, Robert Feigenblatt, Peter Ippolito, Brenda Kensler, Lois Kuehne, Jim Manz, Donna Rossi, Scott Voss Box Office Manager ................................................................................... Vicki Pettys

Food Service Director ..................................................................... Stevie Ray Towne

Special Thanks to the following without whom this production would not have been possible:

Cultural Park Theatre Company, Stevie Ray Towne

MEET THE CAST

Denyea Clarkson (Old Belle) has over thirty years experience in

theater, film, and television. A talented actor, Denyea is also a

writer, director, teacher, dancer, and choreographer. Her back-

ground in dance is beautifully evident in her ministry, Signs of Wor-

ship. She is the Drama Director at First Assembly of God in Ft.

Myers and works to advance dramatic arts with other churches

through workshops and classes. She is always glad to be back at

First Christian and wishes you a very merry Christmas!

Kim Coombs (Nancy/Dickens Caroler) is a member of First Chris-

tian Church and serves regularly on the Worship Team. She is mar-

ried to Russ and has one son and two grandchildren. Having

worked for Lee Memorial Health System for nineteen years in the

clerical field, she plans to begin the new year by pursuing a Bache-

lor’s Degree in Business Management. Among her credits are

roles in The Music Man, Godspell, M*A*S*H*, and numerous

church productions and special events.

With a voice you are sure to enjoy, Sarah Daigle (Young Belle) is a

sophomore at North Ft. Myers High School. She was last seen as

Martha Cox in High School Musical and as Kim in Bye, Bye Birdie.

Her most memorable role was as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She

attends St. Andrews Catholic Church with her mother, father and

six-year-old brother. She would like to thank her family for all their

love and support.

Glen Dalmau (Topper Beddoes) is a veteran of

the Persian Gulf War and a member of First Christian Church where

he plays regularly with the Worship Team. He is married to Sonia

and works with her in their family business. He last appeared as the

policeman in FCC’s production of An O. Henry Christmas.

Lynessa Dawkins (Fannie/Choreographer) began

as a young child in her dad’s Christmas Productions, furthered her

skills in high school production and cut her chorographic teeth as

choreographer for her high school show choir and on numerous

church and civic theater productions. She has appeared in numer-

ous productions including Kiss Me Kate, Jekyl & Hyde, Meet Me in

St. Louis, and many others. She is a regular member of FCC Worship

Team and works for SuperCuts in Cape Coral.

We encourage you to support these who have made this show possible

John Tolbert (Jacob Marley) is a late addition to our cast. John

replaces David Kensler who was unable to finish with us. John

joined the Cultural Park Theatre Company last year for their pro-

duction of Kiss Me Kate. Since then he was seen in CPT’s Gershwin

Revue and has assisted with set construction. John has also sup-

ported the FCC ministry by stepping in to play bass with the Wor-

ship Band. John says, “Merry Christmas to everyone. Share it with

your family and friends!

EBENEZER

SCOOOGE

Entr’acte

Act ll Scene 1 Scrooge’s bedroom.

Act ll Scene 2 A street in London.

A Farthing Doesn’t Go Far Any More .................................. London Street Folk

Act ll Scene 3 The Cratchit home.

I’ll Be Standing Beside You ........................................... Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim

Act ll Scene 4 The home of Scrooge’s nephew, Fred.

Love is Never Far ................................... Ghost of Christmas Present, Scrooge

Act ll Scene 5 A London Street

Act ll Scene 6 The Cratchit home.

Why Did You Go? ............................................................................ Bob Cratchit

Act ll Scene 7 A London street.

Scrooge is Dead ......................................................... Mrs. Dilber & A Physician

Act ll Scene 8 Scrooge’s bedroom. 6:00 AM

I’m Glad I’m not Me Anymore ............................................................... Scrooge

Act ll Scene 9 The home of Scrooge’s nephew, Fred.

Act ll Scene 10 Scrooge’s office.

Act ll Scene 11 A London street.

God Bless Us everyone ........................................................ London Street Folk

EBENEZER SCROOGE - THE MUSICAL BY ROBERT FEIGENBLATT

Prologue Christmas Eve. A street scene in London, circa 1858

We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For ...................................... London Street Folk

Act I Scene 1 Scrooge’s office.

Ebenezer Scrooge #1 ............................................................................. Scrooge

Ebenezer Scrooge #2 ............................................................................. Scrooge

Ebenezer Scrooge #3 ............................................................................. Scrooge

Act I Scene 2 A London street and the Cratchit House.

We have Another Christmas ............................ Bob Cratchit & Cratchit Family

Act I scene 3 Outside Scrooge’s home.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen .............................................................. Carolers

Marley’s Lament ........................................................................... Jacob Marley

It’s Not So Easy to Change ..................................................................... Scrooge

Act I Scene 4 The same evening, One AM

Act I Scene 5 A ramshackle school room.

If You Could View the World ........................ Fannie, Scrooge, Young Scrooge

Act I Scene 6 A town hall filled with people.

This Was Love .................................................... Young Scrooge & Young Belle

Act I Scene 7 One year later.

Make a Difference ....................................... Ghost of Christmas Past, Scrooge

INTERMISSION

There will be a ten minute intermission between acts