Few literary characters have been portrayed more often than Ebenezer Scrooge. Through the years, audiences have debated just who has offered the best — or most memorable — approach. Was it the classic Alastair Sim? Perhaps George C. Scott, Michael Caine or maybe Mr. Magoo? Well, Third Coast Comedy Club is giving us a whole new crew of Scrooge contenders this month as Drunk Dickens presents A Christmas Carol. The setup is simple — each week, five professional actors present a one-act (mostly scripted) version of Charles Dickens’ beloved ghost story. But each performance features a new, totally unrehearsed Scrooge, who just happens to be drunk. Adapted and directed by Kevin Fox, the cast features improv pros like Jarvis Bynum, Caroline Conner, Erica Elam, Scott Elam and Margaret French. Third Coast’s musical director Alex Dolezal also is on hand to provide fabulous live piano accompaniment. And upcoming Scrooges include Maggie Thompson, Seth Nathan Green and Gabe Cyrus. Every show promises to bring its own brand of merriment, so God bless us, every one!
Ongoing Mondays through Dec. 29 at Third Coast Comedy Club
1310 Clinton St.
