On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with the local theater artist behind a book and stage play that offers a different take on Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Writer-actor Tom Mula is interested in Jacob Marley’s POV. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review the new family friendly production EMMET OTTER’S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS. Later in the show, Gary catches up with Chicago-based artist Candace Hunter to learn more about her new exhibit, which was inspired by the writings of renowned sci-fi author Octavia E. Butler. And Gary talks to acclaimed conductor Richard Kaufman about what makes HOME ALONE’s score so special.