written by Bob Ford and Amy Herzberg
|| produced by TheatreSquared | performed November-December 2019 in the West Theatre, Fayetteville AR | directed by Amy Herzberg | scenic design by Martin Andrew | costume design by Ruby Kemph | lighting design by Megan Reilly | photography by Martin Andrew ||
“Of all of the aesthetic elements, I was most impressed with the lighting. Warm and pleasant in the library, gloomy for many moments and flickering when spirits approached.”
Fayetteville Flyer, 11/25/2019
“The creative behind the scenes people need as much applause as the creatives on the stage. Bringing the atmospheric magic was...Lighting Designer Megan Reilly...”
- Broadway World Arkansas, 12/22/2023
“The adaptation that’s running now on the T2 stage is a feast for the senses, making the most of the original’s magic, mystery, and sparkle. It has a towering, intricately detailed set by Martin Andrew…bright and colorful period costumes by Ruby Kemph; a spooky-turned-celebratory lighting design by Megan Reilly; and a rousing holiday music and portentous sound effect score by Tommy Rosati.”
- Fayetteville Flyer, 12/14/2022
“Most impressive is how the candles and lanterns in the back of the library light up as every other light source dims to simulate the night sky while the Spirit of Christmas Past gives the grouch his first flying lesson.”
- The Arkansas Traveler, 12/17/2023