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In this first episode (“Past”) of our CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, Acclaimed actor, Ian Merrill Peakes (Scrooge) joins People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman for a wide-ranging conversation about Ian’s life-long connection to this story since his performing Tiny Tim as a child. Ian compares experiences of performing Scrooge in 2021 in the midst of Covid protocols to now, and shares advice to younger and super young actors.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023.

CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast
Producer: People's Light
Host & Line Producer: Andrew Watring
Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz

CAST/CREATIVE:
Zak Berkman, adapter and composer

Ian Merrill Peakes, actor (Scrooge)

Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman

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