These days, for the month of December, Lawton returns to the heart and the meaning of the Dickens classic tale of redemption in a solo presentation of “A Christmas Carol” staged by the Lantern Theater Co.
For 95 minutes, Lawton, alone on the stage with no props and no change of costume, plays more than 20 characters, from Ebenezer Scrooge to Tiny Tim, as well as Tiny Tim’s mother and Scrooge’s fiancee.
Originally Lawton conceived of the play as him, a chair, and a Christmas tree, with all the lighting coming from the tree.
When Lawton first performed the play , he had been working with a trainer, which was fortunate.
“I’m glad I did it, because the stamina I gained is helping me out for this run,” he said.
When on stage, Lawton draws strength from the audience.
It’s lucky for Anthony Lawton that digital was invented because he’s also part of a cast of Philly favorite actors in “The Carols,” an online presentation from 1812 Productions.
And while the war is raging in Europe, neighbors gather at the VFW post to enjoy the holiday together, making the best of what they have.
And speaking of carols, People’s Light’s on-stage version of “A Christmas Carol,” set to close Jan.
Senate as ambassador to Canada, has left the board as he assumes his new responsibilities.
Also leaving, but not departing as quickly, is Paige Price, producing artistic director.
five years ago, has been commuting from New York City, where she lives with her husband, Nevin Steinberg, a Broadway sound designer.
Next up is “Choir Boy” in February, directed by resident artist Jeffrey Page, and “Where We Belong,” a world premiere by Madeline Sayet in April.