Jaden Robinson is a little guy with a big presence.
When first auditioning for the role of Tiny Tim, Jaden’s sweet voice was strong enough to reach the back row of the Alliance Theatre — that’s no small feat for an actor of any age.
Jaden was also able to handle the British dialect fairly easily.
A natural at this role, Jaden plays Tiny Tim for the third consecutive year in “A Christmas Carol” this holiday season at the Alliance Theatre.
Jaden, who lives in the Decatur area, is a sixth-grader at the DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts. Teachers at his school encouraged Jaden to try out, and he was a standout at the auditions.
Now 12, and still small for his age (only 4 feet 2 inches tall), he brings a warmth, kindness and even depth to the role.
"Yes, his garments have been adjusted a bit to adjust to height, but mostly it is his understanding of Tim's journey that is even more specifically communicated in his portrayal," said Rosemary Newcott, director of "A Christmas Carol," and also the Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families. "He knows the character embodies both joy and courage, and I have watched him make new connections this year. He is the child that brings light to every moment of the family gathering. Jaden never allows Tim to dwell in the negative, and that is a powerful message for anyone to receive at any age."
