Interview with Steve Price, director for A Christmas Carol
TC: Describe A Christmas Carol in 3 words.
SP: Spirited Therapy Session
TC: Welcome back! What shows have you been involved in at Theatre Charlotte recently?
SP: I've enjoyed participating in 3 productions with Theatre Charlotte. Two of which were as Bob Cratchit in this very play, A Christmas Carol in 2022 and 2023! And most recently as the very un-Cratchit-like Lenny Ganz in Neil Simon's Rumors in 2024.
TC: What about this show makes you excited to direct it?
SP: There's something inherently heartwarming about this story, and seeing the worst person you know discover the error of their way and make such an enormous shift to kindness, empathy, and charity. I think we could use a lot more Christmas Spirits working overtime these days, and hopefully TC's annual production brings a bit of an awakening to everyone who sees it.
TC: Is there a particular character, scene, or song that you are most excited to see come to life?
SP: While I have an affinity for the entire Cratchit Family, I'm really excited to work with the Spirits. I've always had to be oblivious to the more fantastical elements of this show, so dabbling in the spirit world is going to be fun!
TC: What should audiences know about this show?
SP: No matter how bad of a day/week/month you've had, we're not going to let you walk out of the theater if you're not at least humming your favorite carol.
TC: Anything else you’d like to share?
SP: Traditions are traditions for a reason. Sometimes you just need to wrap yourself up in your favorite sweater, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and sing-a-long.
TC: Other than this one, what show are you most looking forward to in Season 98?
SP: It's a phenomenal season, start to finish! But God of Carnage is my type of modern adult insanity!