The Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns to A.C.T. with a sparkling, music-infused A Christmas Carol. Bring your family, bring your friends, and check your "humbugs" at the door!
"Scrooge is a joy. James Carpenter's stunning central performance
as Scrooge in A.C.T.'s A Christmas Carol can't be upstaged." —San Francisco Chronicle
"This Carol glows from within. . . . [James Carpenter] gives the kind of note-perfect performance that makes Charles Dickens' holiday classic seem new again." —San Francisco Examiner
"A smash hit! Holiday traditions don't get any better. —Stark Insider
"The best Christmas Carol ever! A terrific and imaginative production. Highest rating!"
—Jan Wahl, KRON-TV
"This is a Carol built to banish 'bah humbugs' for years to come!"
—Oakland Tribune
"A holiday treat for the entire family! More lavish and enjoyable than ever . . .
contains all of the ingredients of what Christmas is all about." —KGO Radio
Limited VIP tickets now available online
Enjoy the best seats in the house, a limited-edition souvenir book, access to the Carol lounge during intermission, and complimentary holiday treats.
Please note that for all performances no children under five years old are permitted.
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Insight into the Play, the Playwright, and the Production
Each entertaining and informative issue of Words on Plays, A.C.T.'s in-depth performance guide series, contains a synopsis, advance program notes, study questions, and additional background information about the historical and cultural context of the play.
Click here to purchase this special electronic edition of Words on Plays for A Christmas Carol.
Click here to purchase this special electronic edition of Words on Plays for A Christmas Carol.
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Words on Plays Prepared by
Elizabeth Brodersen, Publications Editor
Jessica Werner, Contributing Editor
Margot Melcon, Publications & Literary Assistant
Table of Contents
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Characters and Synopsis of A Christmas Carol
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A Brief Biography of Charles Dickens (PDF)
by David Elliott
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Dreaming a New Carol (PDF)
by Elizabeth Brodersen
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Interviews with Members of the Creative Team for A Christmas Carol: Carey Perloff, Director/Coadaptor • Paul Walsh, Coadaptor • Karl Lundeberg, Composer • John Arnone, Scenic Designer • Beaver Bauer, Costume Designer • Val Caniparoli, Choreographer
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A Carol Philosophy
by Paul Walsh
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A Man Redeemed by Memories
by Michael Paller
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An Excerpt from A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
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Some Noteworthy Versions of A Christmas Carol
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Questions to Consider
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For Further Information . . .
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Production Photos
Click to view larger images from A Christmas Carol. All photos by Kevin Berne.
On the A.C.T. Blog
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A New Family
posted by Omozé Idehenre, A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Christmas Produce
posted by Shelley Carter, A.C.T. Artistic Intern
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Holding Back My Tears as a "Carol Mom"
posted by Susan Berston
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
A Winter Ritual
posted by Michael Paller, A.C.T. Dramaturg and Director of Humanities
Get your child in on the act!
What's more fun than watching A Christmas Carol? Being in it! Every year, young people from A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory, our unique actor training program,
get their start on the A.C.T. stage.
The Young Conservatory at A.C.T. is an internationally recognized professional theater training program for young people between the ages of 8 and 19. Young actors from throughout the Bay Area (and often other states) come to the Young Conservatory to develop their creative talent and to grow as young artists. We offer dynamic courses for the beginner exploring acting for the first time, as well as advanced-level study for young actors with previous experience. Classes are designed to develop imagination, concentration, character, professionalism, and technique, and to strengthen the student's command of his/her body and voice. Our faculty are working theater professionals who are particularly skilled in working with young actors. In addition to a full complement of studio classes offered year round, the Young Conservatory is the casting source for young roles on the A.C.T. stage, where our students learn firsthand from working artists.
To learn more about the Young Conservatory, and view a list of upcoming YC classes, please click here.
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