A Christmas Carol
A Holiday Tale
by Charles Dickens
adapted by Preston Lane
directed by Bryan Conger
November 25 – December 24, 2011
Tonight changes everything.
Ebenezer Scrooge’s last chance is one night and three spirits. It’s a life-changing ride through past, present and future as he learns what it means to be human. In a reprise of last season’s highly acclaimed production, Triad Stage brings Dickens’ classic story to life in a dazzling production brimming with bold acting, daring design and spine-tingling special effects. The return of our newest holiday tradition for the Triad is a ghostly tale of Yule-tide cheer, gracious redemption and heart-warming hope for the whole family.
Running time: 90 minutes, with no intermission.
Make it a gift for the whole family. Children's tickets are just $14 at all performances!
"A Christmas Carol is back...and with it comes all the wonderful effects, wacky characters, seasonal sentiment, and spectacular staging, all tied up in a sparkling – and spooky – package."
–Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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A Christmas Carol is presented as a special event and is not included in the Season Pass package. 2011-2012 single ticket prices apply. Passholders can purchase Flex Tickets at the special rate of $25 each if purchased in conjunction with a new or renewed 2011-2012 Season Pass.
The holiday season has always been special to me. It’s a time that is filled with shopping for presents, decorating trees, and baking cookies. But in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the season events, it can be easy to forget what matters most—the generosity of one’s spirit and heart. Now is the time when we should reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the possibilities of the new year ahead in which we can be better than we were before. This is why I love the story of A Christmas Carol. In Scrooge’s wild and crazy night, we see moments of reflection, revelation and ultimately redemption unlike any other in classic literature.
I must admit that I have not always had an appreciation for Dickens’ tale. I saw it merely as a play that was programmed in regional theaters out of tradition and obligation. It was not until last year when Preston Lane asked me to join the production team that I sat down to re-examine the story. As I sat in a crowded airport reading Dickens’ novella, I was moved beyond words because of the poignancy and relevancy of its themes. The words leaped off the page and stayed with me long after I arrived at my home. I realized I had been too quick to judge it and began to see the narrative through new eyes. I was even more thrilled when I read the adaptation that Preston had done because he, unlike so many others, had kept the spirit of the ghost story that Dickens wrote to haunt us on a winter night.
So it is with a heart full of happiness and gratitude that I come back to this story and this production of A Christmas Carol. I am delighted to be joined by the returning and new cast members as well as the original designers. I appreciate that Preston has trusted me to remount his masterful play and to continue what is sure to become a Triad Stage tradition. I hope to keep the beautiful work he has done intact while continuing to further explore the play with a fresh curiosity and perspective.
I thank you for joining us and I hope this performance fills your holiday season with joy and generosity of spirit.
