Unlike any other theater production, “A Christmas Carol” has become a favorite holiday tradition for families across Chicago. Downtown resident and local talent, Vikram Konkimalla, 10, stars again in this popular show that continues to capture so many hearts year after year.
Vikram plays the iconic role of Tiny Tim in Goodman Theatre’s 45th production of the play. Brimming with excitement, he shares his favorite line, “God bless us everyone,” a high point in every performance in which he appears.
“I enjoyed doing the marketing video that is currently on the website and Goodman’s YouTube link where I am cordially inviting Chicagoans to come and see the 45th production of the play,” Vikram said.
Vikram also performed in the audio play that aired in 2020 on WGN, when the pandemic hit, and again in 2021. The audio play was a special project for Goodman Theatre patrons for whom Christmas isn’t complete without “A Christmas Carol.”
There’s a lot for Vikram to love in the iconic role. “Tiny Tim is a happy go lucky character but also serious at times and this fits in well with me as I am bit of both,” he said. “He is always positive and loves his family and does not get deterred by his disability. I think Tiny Tim’s character makes Scrooge realize how important it is to be giving and this is the turning point of the story.”
Vikram has grown to love theater life. “I love acting and the theater is like my second family, so warm and caring and rehearsals are enjoyable, even though long, because we aim for perfection.”
This year’s production includes all the favorite elements you’d expect of the holiday classic: Scrooge’s journey toward redemption, a lavish set, diverse cast and riveting song and dance. But audiences will be pleasantly surprised by new, fun additions and interactive
features added this year. For Vikram, the experience is an opportunity to share the stage with other equally talented performers as one of the most endearing and recognizable characters in modern theater. The young talent also beams about being on stage more this year—now that he is a “more experienced” member of the cast.
His parting words capture the enchantment of the season, “This is pure holiday magic, and you have to see it to believe it.”
A Christmas Carol plays through Dec. 31 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets are available at GoodmanTheatre.org.
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