Fezziwig's Ball

Dog Ghost Walk

Fezziwig's Ball

This vignette was selected because of the possibilities to adapt the dance and the music to endogenous pieces known to be part of the American folklore of the period. For this piece our guest choreographer Christina Higgs selected a "Soldier's Joy," a well known tune from the period. She brought the idea of staging the scene as an impromptu square dance, with music arranged and played live by Laurie Marsell. Mrs. Higgs also coordinated her casting, supervised the costuming and co-directed this vignette under the direction of Hector De Leon.

Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig at their Mount Dora Store. (circa 1882) Fezziwig & Fezziwig General Store staff. (circa 1882)

Ghost of Christmas Past

Paloma De Leon is a 6th grader at Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible. She has been active in music and dance since age 4. Her acting experience includes several productions with her school, the Warren Company, and the Mount Dora Ghost Walk where she provided the voice for the Little Lost Girl marionette. She will perform next spring in a production of the Sound of Music.

Music Performed
By
Laurie Marsell

Mr. Fezziwig

James Higgs is a long time resident of Lake County. This is his first time performing. He enjoys being with his Family and Bowling in his free time.

Mary

Bailey Hicks

Little Girl

Keely Sherman is in the 4th grade at Tavares Elementary. She has performed as a Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker. She has also perfromed in The TES Dinner Theatre. She has been dancing and perfoming with the Leesburg Dance Centre for the past 5 years.

Young Scrooge

Dillon Sherman is a Junior at THS. He will also be performing in the THS production of Cenderella this Spring. He also keeps busy with the THS Soccer team and is an active member of the National Honor Society.

Shop Keeper

Connor Sherman is currently an 8th grade student at Tavares Middle School. He is active with Cross Country and will be running a 5K this December. He is active in Journalism and has been featured in several student productions on the TMS website.

The Accountant

Anthony Elwart

Mrs. Fezziwig

Tina Higgs is a teacher at Tavares Elementary school and has been dancing most of her life. She has been performing with The Leesburg Dance Center for the past 5 Years. She helps with the Nutcracker at TES each winter and has also assited with the TES Dinner Theatre.

Little Worker

Brandon Cordova

Young Working Girl

Cree Ivey is an 8th grader at Tavares Middle School. She is a volleyball player for Tavares and also Lake County Juniors 15s team. She has been involved in acting and modeling for almost 10yrs. Her resume includes movies, commercials, and print work. Cree is also very active in her church youth group at New Covenant Community Church.