Last year, I played Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol”—Bob, that 40-something career drudge with the pain-in-the-ass boss, five hungry kids (including sickly little Tiny Tim), and no healthcare.
Back in the day, of course, Andrew and I were the employees—”two guys in a barn,” one of our early prospects disparagingly called us. Today we’re five times bigger than we were in June of 2004, and have long since left the “barn” behind, but we’ve held fast to that resolution. We—and each of our employees—work very hard but enjoy plenty of flexible “me” time to have a real life outside the walls of our offices in Emmaus.
Which is to say, in my typically long-winded fashion, that thanks to our equal emphasis on both business and personal life, I have the opportunity to play Ebenezer Scrooge in the 22nd annual showing of “A Christmas Carol” at the Civic Theatre of Allentown (Dec. 2-17). (Click here for showtimes and ticket info.)
Last year, I played Bob Cratchit in the same show—Bob, that 40-something career drudge with the pain-in-the-ass boss, five hungry kids (including sickly little Tiny Tim), and no healthcare.
And so as part of my commitment to the thee-ah-tah, I have committed to going above and beyond in my pursuit of Scrooge-osity. This year—in addition to growing a pair of truly outrageous mutton-chop sideburns—I plan to shave the top of my head down to the pasty pale scalp in imitation of a certain male baldness pattern.
My wife is not amused. And I confess to some amount of trepidation. But as part of my commitment to the ancient art of acting, and to my less fortunate brethren (like Andrew) who live with premature baldness every day, I feel it is important—nay, it is my duty—to go big or stay at home.
In a couple of weeks I’ll post a before/after photo for your viewing pleasure. Until then, “Bah, humbug!”
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