Colonial Theatre's 10th Annual Community Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 12/12

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the 10th annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and co-directed by Eric Hill and Travis G. Daly, and presented for the fifth time at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. This year's production includes 30 talented young Berkshire county actors, many of whom are returning to the Colonial Theatre, and some who are performing for the first time. A Christmas Carol runs Saturday, December 12 through Tuesday, December 22.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol are $37 for adults and $27 for children 16 and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield or by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain. All plays, schedules, casting and prices are subject to change.

Kate Maguire, Berkshire Theatre Group Artistic Director/CEO, says, "We're proud to have produced A Christmas Carol for the past 10 years. It has become an annual Berkshire holiday tradition for so many families. I am truly touched to see the children that have grown up on the stage with us. For instance, this year marks 16 year-old Hannah Koczela's 6th production of A Christmas Carol with BTG!"

Eric Hill will return as director and in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, and Associate Education Artist, Travis G. Daly, co-directs. Returning BTG company members include Courtney McLaren, Kathy Jo Grover, Hanna Koczela, Rylan Morsbach, Ralph Petillo, Gail Ryan, E. Gray Simons III, Rufus Taylor and Tom Towne, along with 30 Berkshire County children joining the community cast.