A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs 11/28-12/21 at Houston Family Arts Center

Nineteenth-century London comes to life when Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge take you on a fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Scrooge's story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as ever. Adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan, A CHRISTMAS CAROL runs November 28 - December 21 at Houston Family Arts Center.

Houston Family Arts Center puts the "Family" into Charles Dickens' classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Three sets of family will be performing in this holiday staple. Stephanie Wisdom will be portraying Mrs. Cratchit alongside her daughters, Jenna Townsend (Clara) and Clairey Townsend whom will be playing her stage son, Tiny Tim. Mr. Cratchit, also known as Carl Brown, gets to share the stage with his daughter, Starlee Brown (Fan). The O'Brien siblings will make an appearance with Kallie as Mary Cratchit and Peyton as Rememberance. And don't worry, Mrs. O'Brien will be keeping an eye on her offspring as the Properties Manager, backstage.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL director Julie Akers has this to say about her unique vision for the production; "I want the audience to believe man can change, not just that is happens because it's the holiday. Too many other productions rely on the fringes and beauty of the story to entertain us and not the actor to make us believe change can happen and how it does happen." Charles Dickens' classic tale opens Friday, November 28 and runs through Sunday, December 21. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 3 PM on the HFAC Garza Mainstage.

This cast of 30 includes newcomers and HFAC veterans. HFAC fans may recognize some familiar faces in the cast. Joseph Blanchard is a familiar face to HFAC fans is reprising his 2009 role of Scrooge. Formerly seen as Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Matt Elliot will portray Scrooge's lovable nephew, Fred. Hook's former nemesis, Peter Pan otherwise known as Morgan Montgomery also joins the cast as Christmas Past and Martha Cratchit. Other HFAC veterans in the cast include; Josh Chrisman (Christmas Present), Elaine Edstrom (Mrs. Fezzwig/Dibler), James Matthews (Marley) and Betsy Wilson (Emily) to name just a few. Creating Dickensian London behind the scenes are; Julie Akers (Director), Bethany Morgan (Stage Manager), Michael Montgomery (Producer), Meredith Mearns (Music Director), Elizabeth Wilson (Assistant Music Director), Lisa Garza (Scenic Design), Kristin Knipp (Costume Design), Amber Stepanik (Costume Design), Dru Wiser (Choreographer) and Elaine Edstrom (Dialect Coach).

Tickets range from $15 - $26 and are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.houstonfac.com, or by phone at 281-587-6100. Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM.

Performance Location: HFAC Garza Mainstage 10760 Grant Road Houston, TX 77070 located in northwest Houston easily accessible from SH 249 and SH 290.

Photo Credit: Audree Garcia

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