FECHO PRODUCTIONS and The L.O.V.E. Team PRESENTS
A Pennsylvania Dutch… A Christmas Carol
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 19, 21, (2 performances each evening 6PM and & 7:30 PM – except Dec. 13 – 6:30 and 8 PM)
Aboard the Old Fashioned Rhoads Christmas Trolley On the Avenue in West Reading & the Moonlight Winery on the grounds of the Historical Ridgewood Farmstead
TAKE A RIDE BACK IN TIME, AS THIS DELIGHT
FUL INTERACTIVE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT OF CHARLES DICKENS’ FAMOUS CLASSIC, “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” UNFOLDS WITH A PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH TWIST. WITHIN THE HOLIDAY GLOW OF CHARMING WEST READING AND AT THE MOONLIGHT WINERY. STARTS NOV. 29, 2014. Fecho Productions, Genesius Theatre, The West Reading L.O.V.E. Team, Moonlight Winery, David’s Cleaning, United Artists Salon and Spa, Justin Bortz Jewelers and Diffurence, is set to present the Berks County and Regional Debut of a Pennsylvania Dutch “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” aboard the old fashioned Rhoads Christmas Trolley, opening on Saturday November 29th.
‘Tis the Season, and Berks County is being treated to one of the most unique CHRISTMAS CAROL’s, ever presented. Take a ride back in time as this delightful interactive family entertainment, with a PA Dutch twist, unfolds around the Holiday Glow of charming West Reading and the Moonlight Winery. The audience boards the trolley at the Winery on Rt. 724 and is transported back in time to the streets of Olde West Reading. Scrooge himself plays the surly emcee of this delightfully corny and wonderfully homespun treatment of the Charles Dickens’ classic. With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge, encounters the visits of three spirits at various, West Reading businesses, for the chance to open up his heart and relish in the joys of his fellow man. Children and adults will love it, giggling between the comedy and the dramatic twists, as they also get a mini-tour of West Reading. The Trolley Runs – Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 19, 21, (2 performances each evening 6PM and & 7:30 PM – except Dec. 13 – 6:30 and 8 PM) and it boards at the Moonlight Winery, located on the grounds of Ridgewood Farmstead, a Nationally Registered Historic Site. As a special treat, before each show, the winery is having a complimentary Wine Tasting for adults, 21 years and over, at 5:00 & 6:45 PM for audience members only (Dec. 13 at 5:45 and 7:15 PM)! Popcorn and cider for the kids! The Trolley departs from the Winery to West Reading, with Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit in tow, as they begin to spin the time-honored tale for the trolley audience. When the trolley gets to West Reading the entertainment will be in full swing and it will make several stops at various West Reading businesses to meet other characters and further the storyline. At each participating business, guests will be offered complimentary snacks or non-alcoholic drinks. As old Scrooge begins to find some faith and trust in his fellow man and is reminded what a blessing each day of life is, the trolley wends its way back to the Moonlight Winery as the trolley audience, Scrooge and Cratchit, sing Christmas carols in the spirit of the very special holiday. When the audience returns to the winery, they are welcomed back into the farmstead to purchase wines to take home. The Trolley Event is the brainchild of producer L J Fecho, owner and founder of Fecho Productions and Artistic Director of Genesius Theatre. Fecho adapted the script from the book by Charles Dickens. The interactive show has a cast of 6 actors, who play multiple roles and even audience members are called upon to portray various characters. To purchase tickets with all major credit cards please visit GenesiusDifference.org or call 610-373-9500. – $35.00 Adults and $28.50 Children under 18. Children ages 4 and younger can ride for free if they sit on a parents lap. Credit Card fees apply. The trolley only holds 28 people per performance and its highly suggested that tickets are purchased in advance, but there will be tickets available at the door. Free parking at the winery. The Trolley is NOT wheelchair accessible. For Group Sales or Private Performance options please call Larry Fecho at Fecho Productions at 610-780-7627. General Admission Seating. This show is G-Rated. The Moonlight Winery is located at 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Directions:
*From the PA Turnpike take Rte. 176 North to Rte. 724 East, Winery ¼ mile on the left.
*From Reading take 422 East to Rte. 176 South to Rte. 724 East, Winery ¼ mile on the left
*From Pottstown take 422 West to Rte. 176 South to Rte. 724 East, Winery ¼ mile on the left
Lead Sponsor – the West Reading L.O.V.E. Team
Additional Sponsors – Moonlight Winery, Genesius Theatre, United Artists Salon and Spa, David’s Cleaning, Justin Bortz Jewelers & Diffurence. (Written by Charles Dickens, Adapted LJ Fecho)
