Reading Dickens — paired with a violin
From left: Singer and violinist Amy Attias stands next to actor Ken Cheeseman. She accompanied him on the violin as he read from “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Cheeseman has had many roles on stage, movies and television, and has also been a professor of acting at Emerson College. Attias is an attorney as well as a professional entertainer. 
Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe

Reading Dickens — paired with a violin

MILLBROOK — Actor Ken Cheeseman captivated an audience at Lyall Memorial Church on Sunday, Dec. 18, with a reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” He was accompanied by Amy Attias on the violin. The reading took place next to a lighted Christmas tree, with a roaring fire on the grate, and was followed with hot beverages and homemade cookies. Is there a better way to prepare for the holidays? According to Rev. Thomas Fiet, we can look forward to a resurrection of the wonderful concerts and events held in the past at Lyall Church. The event was free and open to all, but donations were accepted with gratitude.

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