Few names conjure up such universal emotions.
The lead character in A Christmas Carol, written in 1843 by Charles Dickens, Scrooge returns to Actors Theatre of Louisville for the 24th consecutive year, making the performance the second longest running in the country. Only Minneapolis' Guthrie Theatre, which originally staged Barbara Field's adaptation, has enjoyed a longer ride. In 1975, using the same adaptation, Actors Theatre brought the play to Louisville. Producing director Jon Jory and his wife, Marcia Dixcy Jory, who is also the costume director, came up with their own version, which debuted last year. Photo courtesy of Actors Theatre of Louisville Fred Major, a veteran of Actors Theatre, has portrayed Scrooge for the last five years.