Ebeneezer Scrooge

is a miserly old man who has let money rule his life.

He has forsaken

his friends, family and loved ones in the pursuit of money and is hated

visit him one Christmas Eve, showing him the pain he has caused, the pain

he causes and the pain he will feel if his miserly ways continue.

Scrooge starts

Christmas Day as a better man. He is now a generous and caring human being.

This is the

plot of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The novel was

written in 1844 and has been produced as a play, a musical and films hundreds

of times since its creation. Audiences the world over have enjoyed productions

of "A Christmas Carol," learning it is far better to give than

to receive. The supernatural elements of the story also enhance its popularity

with audiences both young and old.

There are three

local productions of "A Christmas Carol" that can be attended

this weekend or before the Christmas holiday.

Newnan Community

Theatre presents the show Friday and Saturday in its new theater space.

The cast features many NCT regulars, as well as a host of communtiy folk

who are giving of their time and talents to make the show possible. The

play will be presented at 8 p.m. at a cost of $8 general admission and

$6 for seniors and students. Call 770-683-NCTC for information.

The Alliance

Theater in Atlanta will present "A Christmas Carol" through

Dec. 24. Showtime are at 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Saturday and

Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday evenings at 7:30. Tickets are $16-$45.

Call 404-733-5000 for informtion or reservations.

Theatrical

Outfit begins its production Dec. 20 at the Rialto Center for the Performing

Arts. The production is a one-man show and will be presented at 7:30 each

night and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12-$50. Call 404-651-4727.

If you haven't

felt quite in the holiday spirit yet, check out one of these productions.

It is hard to look that waifish boy Tiny Tim in the eye and not be moved

when he utters the phrase, "God bless us. Every one."

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