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Back By Popular Demand the Pennsylvania Dutch A Christmas Carol Trolley Rolls Into West Reading Once Again! Join Us For Our Second Big Year as we present the Pennsylvania Dutch "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" aboard the old fashioned Rhoads Christmas Trolley, opening on Friday November 27^th thru December 23rd.  This wondrous traveling show made its debut last year and was so successful ten additional performances were added just to keep up with the demand! This year, ten additional performances have been added for a total of thirty performances!

'Tis the Season, and Berks County is being treated by the L.O.V.E Team of West Reading and Solve IT Solutions, to one of the most unique CHRISTMAS CAROL's, ever presented. Take a ride back in time as this delightful interactive family entertainment, with a PA Dutch twist, unfolds around the Holiday Glow of charming West Reading and the Ridgewood Winery. The audience boards the trolley at the Winery on Rt. 724 and is transported back in time to the streets of Olde West Reading Towne.  Scrooge himself plays the surly emcee of this delightfully fun and wonderfully homespun treatment of the Charles Dickens' classic. With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge, encounters the visits of four spirits at various, West Reading businesses, for the chance to open up his heart and relish in the joys of his fellow man. Children and adults love it, giggling between the comedy and the dramatic twists, as they also get a mini-tour of West Reading. 

The Trolley departs from the Winery to West Reading, with Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit in tow, as they begin to spin the time-honored tale for the trolley audience.  When the trolley gets to West Reading the entertainment will be in full swing and it will make several stops at various West Reading businesses to meet other characters and further the storyline.  At each participating business, guests will be offered complimentary snacks or non-alcoholic drinks.

As old Scrooge begins to find some faith and trust in his fellow man and is reminded what a blessing each day of life is, the trolley wends its way back to the Ridgewood Winery as the trolley audience, Scrooge and Cratchit, sing Christmas carols in the spirit of the very special holiday.  When the audience returns to the winery, they are welcomed back into the farmstead to purchase wines to take home. 

The Trolley Event is the brainchild of producer L J Fecho, owner and founder of Fecho Theatrical and Artistic Director of Genesius Theatre. Fecho adapted the script from the book by Charles Dickens. The interactive show has a cast of 6 actors, who play multiple roles and even audience members are called upon to portray various characters. 

Vicki Nunis, local and professional actress, we are happy to say, is back this year, playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. She will be playing the role as man and she is most convincing.  Ms. Nunis, played the role before to great acclaim at Smagers' Supper Club in Mt. Penn in their version of "Scrooge" the musical, and then later in a version with Entourage Entertainment, "A Christmas Carol in the Mansion. Ms. Nunis, who over her long and distinguished career has had the good fortune to work all over the United States in tours, regional theatre and film and television.

The Trolley starts the day after Thanksgiving, November 27, and runs Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, (2 performances each evening 5:45 PM and & 7:30 PM - wine tasting 45 minutes before show times.) For tickets and information please visit GenesiusDifference.org or call 610-373-9500 - $39.50 Adults and $30.00 Children under 18 (plus credit card fees). Children ages 4 and younger can ride for free if they sit on a parents lap. Fecho Productions highly suggests you purchase tickets in advance! The Price Includes: A complimentary wine tasting at the Ridgewood Winery, (non-alcoholic beverages & popcorn available), the trolley ride, the full story of A Christmas Carol acted out by professional actors, and special treats, gifts, and discount coupons from participating West Reading Businesses. For Group Sales or Private Performance options please call Larry Fecho at Fecho Productions at 610-780-7627.

To purchase tickets with all major credit cards please visit GenesiusDifference.org or call 610-373-9500. - $39.50 Adults and $30.00 Children under 18. Children ages 4 and younger can ride for free if they sit on a parents lap. Credit Card fees apply. The trolley only holds 28 people per performance and its highly suggested that tickets are purchased in advance, but there will be tickets available at the door. Free parking at the winery. The Trolley is NOT wheelchair accessible, but is climate controlled, for your comfort.  The Trolley runs rain or shine and even most times if there is snow. We suggest everyone dress for the weather! For Group Sales or Private Performance options please call Larry Fecho at Fecho Theatrical at 610-780-7627.  General Admission Seating. This show is G-Rated.

The Event starts and ends at The Ridgewood Winery -- located at 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro, PA 19508, just off the 422 bypass and Morgantown Expressway at the intersection of E Pointe Drive and Route 724.

Directions:

*From the PA Turnpike take Rte. 176 North to Rte. 724 East, Winery  ¼ mile on the left. - Just passed the railroad tracks.

*From Reading take 422 East to Rte. 176 South to Rte. 724 East, Winery ¼ mile on the left - Just passed the railroad tracks.

*From Pottstown take 422 West to Rte. 176 South to Rte. 724 East, Winery ¼ mile on the left - Just passed the railroad tracks. If lost call - 610-404-2727