Manual Cinema Brings A New Twists to 'A Christmas Carol'
In a dazzling display of creativity, Manual Cinema has reimagined Charles Dickens' classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' into an immersive, one-of-a-kind production that's equal parts puppet show, cinematic experience, and holiday spectacle.
For this year's iteration, the company's director has given the task to avowed holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy to carry on her late husband Joe's tradition of spreading Christmas cheer. What unfolds is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and redemption as Trudy reconstructs Joe's annual Christmas Carol puppet show over a Zoom call with her family, who are celebrating from afar.
As the story progresses, the puppets become an integral part of the narrative, taking on lives of their own in a breathtaking reimagining that defies convention. This is a production where every detail, from the hundreds of handmade puppets to the live music and immersive sound design, comes together to create a truly unforgettable experience.
The show runs at the Studebaker Theater this holiday season, offering multiple show times from December 12th through 28th.
In a dazzling display of creativity, Manual Cinema has reimagined Charles Dickens' classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' into an immersive, one-of-a-kind production that's equal parts puppet show, cinematic experience, and holiday spectacle.
For this year's iteration, the company's director has given the task to avowed holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy to carry on her late husband Joe's tradition of spreading Christmas cheer. What unfolds is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and redemption as Trudy reconstructs Joe's annual Christmas Carol puppet show over a Zoom call with her family, who are celebrating from afar.
As the story progresses, the puppets become an integral part of the narrative, taking on lives of their own in a breathtaking reimagining that defies convention. This is a production where every detail, from the hundreds of handmade puppets to the live music and immersive sound design, comes together to create a truly unforgettable experience.
The show runs at the Studebaker Theater this holiday season, offering multiple show times from December 12th through 28th.
. And what's up with the weird ticketing system? You gotta buy individual showtimes? Can't they just offer a bundle deal or something? 
. I mean, I know it's a unique experience and all that jazz, but come on! It's not like I'm getting a gourmet meal or something 
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. But hey, at least the puppets are cute, right? 
! The fact that they're giving it a modern twist by making it a Zoom call with the family is pure genius. I mean, who doesn't love a good virtual reunion? 
But seriously, 92% of attendees at their previous production reported feeling "extremely engaged" and 85% said it was an "emotional rollercoaster". Meanwhile, on Instagram, the show's puppets have racked up over 3.4 million views in just one week, with a whopping 73% of comments being positive 
. I'm also loving the fact that the production company is using eco-friendly materials for all those handmade puppets - 74% of attendees said it made them feel more connected to the environment 
. All in all, this show is shaping up to be a holiday hit! 
I'm intrigued by Manual Cinema's take on 'A Christmas Carol'. Using puppets as a storytelling tool is pretty cool, but it's gonna be interesting to see how the pacing and tone work out in this live performance. I mean, we're talking about adapting a classic tale like that into a holiday spectacle... what if some of the original message gets lost in all the festive fun? Still think it'll be awesome though! 
. If you're looking for a fun and unforgettable way to get into the holiday spirit, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!
. And the fact that it's about spreading Christmas cheer despite being a holiday skeptic is so relatable 
. And with all those handmade puppets, I'm guessing it's going to be a real spectacle... but also kinda overwhelming? Either way, if you're feeling festive and want to check it out, the Studebaker Theater is showing it from Dec 12th-28th, so I guess that's something 
. And using Aunt Trudy as the main character is such a great twist. I love how it's a heartwarming story about love and loss too. But what really stood out to me was that they used Zoom calls to tell the story - it feels so modern and relatable 
. The fact that every detail is handmade, from the puppets to the set design, just shows how much care and attention goes into this production. I'm definitely going to check this out when it comes to town 
- it sounds like they're really getting into the holiday spirit! A Zoom call with family while Trudy performs her late husband's show? Genius! It's all about spreading love & cheer, and I'm here for it 
I mean, what's next? A reboot of "Oliver Twist" with a cast of hipster orphans? 
Still, the puppets are pretty impressive, I'll give them that. It's like they took all the leftover material from the 90s and mashed it into something new... or just really good at reusing old ideas 
? And the fact that Aunt Trudy is carrying on her late husband Joe's tradition is just beautiful. It's like they're keeping his memory alive in the best way possible 
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they took a classic and turned it into this insane puppet show where the puppets literally take over lol i was thinking it would be cheesy but nope, they actually make it sooo beautiful and emotional 
can't wait to see it live! 
