THE PLAYERS

Kevin Lee - Narration and Various Voices Kevin has been involved with theater for over 30 years, as an actor, director, stage manager and playwright.  In 2007, he was a recipient of the Lake Region Arts Council/McKnight Fellowship Grant.  His plays have been presented in various theaters in Minnesota.  Currently he writes, directs and acts in productions of  Lakes Area Theatre Radio, which are heard in over 10 radio stations in central Minnesota.

Shandon Loring - Ebenezer Scrooge  Shandon brings a rich respect for Irish Literature, a love of the Land, and a keen sense of whimsy to everything from Ancient Irish Myths to Ghost Stories and Adventures from around the world.  He told his first story through the online metaverse of Second Life © in March of 2008 at what became the Seanchai Library where he is Chief Storyteller.  Shandon also has narrated over 30 title available on Audible.com over a wide spread of genres. In the air breathing world, Shandon comes to you from the great State of Nevada, though he'll never tell where - whimsy forbids it!

Judith Cullen - Narration and Various Voices  Judy is a theatre artist from the Pacific Northwest with over 25 years of experience as a designer, production manager, and producer. She is best known for her designs for Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma Opera, and her work at Tacoma Little Theatre.  Since 2008 she has worked as a volunteer presenting literature live in the online metaverse of Second Life ©, logging in over 500 hours to benefit a variety of charities. Judy has combined her knowledge from theatre and storytelling to add "author" to her list of accomplishments. You can learn more about her work as an author and story artist at jdcstoryteller.blogspot.com/, and catch up on her theatrical projects at jdcdesigns.blogspot.com/.

Judy is the creator and producer of The Dickens Project in Second Life © an extension of her work in developing immersive online story presentations, and promoting the power of stories to engage and transform our lives.Click Here to read about last year's beta test of The Dickens Project in Second Life ©.

WHAT IS THIS ANYWAY?

The Dickens Project comes to Tacoma with a new twist on the classic holiday tale of transformation and redemption.

On Sunday, December 1st, beginning at 1pm, three voice performers will present Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol in a live performance of a text adapted and annotated by Dickens himself when he presented the story in person during his life, with some additional text from the full novella.  What is the twist?  Only one of the performers will be in Tacoma.  The other two will be coming to Tacoma through the virtual world of Second Life (c) and the interactive Dickens Project there.  Click here to learn more about it!

The Tacoma audience will be able to see the virtual Dickens Project on a big screen, joining a virtual audience from all over the world in experiencing the performance.  Virtual Storyteller Caledonia Skytower (Tacoma artist and author, Judith Cullen) will act as guide while performers and guests explore the virtual project as the performance is in progress.

Proceeds from both performances benefit worthy charities. In Tacoma, free will donations will be accepted with the proceeds benefiting My Sister's Pantry; in the virtual world The Dickens Project benefits War Child North America.

Stay tuned for previews and updates!