Cast as Marley’s “bogle” (Scottish for specter), Conklin seemed to both lightly mock and become increasingly sympathetic to her charge’s often inept efforts to learn the ghostly ropes.

Scott Hale made the most of his supporting role as Scrooge, bringing the right miserly intensity, giving away to growing uncertainty and concern for his redemption and the welfare of others, to the part.

Jeni White brought a nice Kafka-esque dimension to the overly officious and punctilious but ultimately goodhearted and well-intended Record Keeper.

Winning us with its poetic and at times almost Hieronymus Bosch-like flights of poetic storytelling fancy, as well as its performances, the production, directed by Doug Van Liew, is highly recommended.

It will be repeated at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-23, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Dec. 16 and Dec. 23. Tickets are $20 for adults. Call 297-2264 or 812-7737 or visit the website at www.okctc.org for information.