GUTHRIE — For many Oklahomans, it isn't really Christmas until they hear the small tinkling voice of Tiny Tim, from some version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," saying “God bless us, every one.”

A favorite for many Oklahomans and a tradition at the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie is “A Territorial Christmas Carol,” Stephen P. Scott's delightful adaptation of the story.

This season, “A Territorial Christmas Carol” is directed by Michael Long, a familiar name to Pollard audiences. Long, a recent college graduate, designed the lighting for “Always, Patsy Cline,” and this effort is his directorial debut at the Pollard. Wisely, he has made few changes in the production as it has existed for the past several years, enabling him to concentrate on the efforts put forth by the children in the cast.

The production has two alternating casts for the children's roles. The adult roles remain the same and have for several years. The dynamics between the adult professional cast members and the children (who are as young as 4 years old) is lovely. There are often a few slip-ups with youngsters, but this adds to the realism of the story.