A Christmas Carol

A heartwarming holiday classic

The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of his past, the fragile realities of the present and the lonely fate that awaits if he doesn’t have a change of heart. Featuring original music and bursts of festive joy, this faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella brings the streets of Victorian London to life, celebrating the transformative power of compassion and second chances.

Things to know:

• Faithful to the Dickens tale, Lavina Jadhwani’s adaptation carefully tracks the moments when Scrooge becomes a willing participant in his own transformation, from the nostalgia of seeing his boyhood school to the fear that Death will claim him before he can act on his change of heart. 
• Approximately 315 props appear in the show, including 15 lanterns, 10 tombstones, 37 presents, 48 nonedible food props and a few edible items for actors to nibble on. 

Run time is approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes with intermission.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Contains loud noises, strobe lights, haze and fog. There are also descriptions of illness and death. This performance is recommended for ages 8 and older with parent/guardian discretion.

Themes

At one point in his transformation, Scrooge vows to live in the Past, Present, and Future. This is remarkable, because each of these parts of his life carried a lot of pain…perhaps even more than happiness. Why do you think living in the Past, Present and Future becomes important to him? Are there ways in which you do this as well, in your own life and community?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Childcare

Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.