A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens was put on using Bon Ra Ku Puppets, on Friday, December 9th, 2011.

Bon Ra Ku originated in Japan. Puppets and Puppeteers are right on stage and in sight of the audience. The puppets are operated by two or more people, and sticks are used to move the head, arms, and feet. Puppeteers are usually dressed in black and hooded, which aids in blending into the background.

Mrs. Howard’s art students  created the puppets and learned how to perform with the puppets.  They put on a show for the whole school and parents.  Over 40 students were involved in the program with puppets, vocal parts, lighting, and creating sets.  It was a great hands on experience for the students.

Old Scrooge: Tejaswini Gowda, Caitlin Kilpatrick, and Yoel Suarez
Middle age Scrooge: Ahren Schmoyer
Young Scrooge: Mckay Snyder
Cratchit: Chris Turner and Tyler Christensen
Fred: Ally Buchanan and Fred Rowley.
Woman: Jana Worthington and Matilda Sullivan
Turkey Boy: Spencer Worthington
Tiny Tim: Kaleb Harold
Mrs. Cratchit: Avery Wall and Jana Matilda
Belle: Avery Wall, Jana Worthington and Matilda Sullivan
Fan: Liz Jeppeson
Bell: Victoria Montgomory
Clock: Keerthana Gowda
Marley: Dakota Thompson
Ghost of Christmas 1: Caitlyn Wayne
Ghost of Christmas 2: Alyssa Ruiz
Ghost of Christmas 3: Grace Jeppsen
Narrator: Owen Grimshaw
Voices:
Scrooge: Easton Frisby
Marley: Owen Grimshaw
Cratchit: Easton Frisby
Fred: Spencer Worthington
Turkey Boy: Jairo Uribe
Women: Talbie Oberg
Bell: Calista Wilkinson
Mrs. Cratchit: Natalie Rapier
Tiny Tim: Jairo Uribe
Ghost of Christmas 1: Talbie Oberg
Ghost of Christmas 2: Danielle Corbett
Ghost of Christmas 3: Jana Worthington
Lighting: Karsen Gabbitas, McKenna Mason, Kayden Young, Ignacio Mayano, Sarah Sullivan, Andrew Palmer, and Jaidon Tueller.