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December 4, 2008

Zimmerman to appear in 鈥淪crooge: A Christmas Carol鈥� Dec. 5-6

The University of Louisiana at Monroe鈥檚 Kyle Zimmerman will spread some Christmas joy this season鈥�ironically by portraying the miserly title character in the Twin City Ballet Company鈥檚 current production of 鈥淪crooge: A Christmas Carol鈥� at the Monroe Civic Center. Remaining performances will occur Friday, Dec. 5, at 12:45 p.m. and during the Christmas Gala Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Zimmerman, the university鈥檚 assistant professor of acting and directing, has a crucial role in 鈥渢his delightful story鈥�an adaptation of the Charles Dickens鈥� classic,鈥� as described by the Twin City Ballet Company鈥檚 Web site.

The production will reportedly entertain all ages with new staging by New York City-based choreographer Joe Istre, as well as lush sets and costuming. The Gala will also showcase the Twin City Ballet Company dancers and area top vocalists and musicians, all in holiday-inspired pieces.

Friday鈥檚 performance costs $4 at the door. Gala ticket prices are $25. For tickets, contact: 318-329-2338.

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