Hershey Area Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Hershey Area Playhouse is proud to present the first of its two holiday productions, A Christmas Carol, a story about self-redemption, empathy, kindness and love.

Written by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol features Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his mean-spirited and miserly ways. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits that follow show Scrooge how his mean behavior has affected those around him. At the end of the story, Scrooge is relieved to discover there is still time for him to change.

"This play is a delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season reminding us all of Dicken's redeeming message," said director Cory Wilkerson. "This year's telling will add Rick Farr's light and lovely songs to the classic version, creating a play with incidental music."

Bringing this holiday treasure to life, cast members of A Christmas Carol include: Katie Copeland as Christmas Yet to Come/Miss Fezziwig; Kimberly M. Jones, Christmas Past/Featured Company; John Mallonee, Christmas Present/Featured Company; Joe Owsley, Bob Cratchit; Jim Panyard, Marley's Ghost; Renee Seibel, Mrs. Cratchit; Logan Shutt, Tiny Tim/Child Scrooge, and James Willig, Ebenezer Scrooge. Ensemble cast members include: EvaMarie Adame, Keith Alcorn, Miles Brouillette, Kate Foley, Maxim Foley, Alexander Hatt, Isabella Hatt, Laura Hatt, Ada Howard, Ashton L. Jones, Rachel Koppenhaver, Wendy Lubell, Carter McQuiddy, Hali Negley, Morgan Owsley, Jude K. Petersen, Amelia Ritrievi, Grace Signor, Juliana Silber, Dot Smith, Caleb Steindel, Bridget Still, and Lucia Seville Trout.

In addition to Wilkerson, production staff members for A Christmas Carol include: Jill Panyard, co-director; Tracey Ford, producer; Jennifer Feldser, stage manager; Carlton Hoke, Jeff Miller, and Cory Wilkerson, set designers; JoEllen Myers, costume designer; Matt Smoluk, sound designer; and Kimberly Stangl, lighting designer.

Experience the timeless classic of A Christmas Carol, running Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 and Dec. 7-10, 2017. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday performances begin at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for teens/adults and $17 for those ages 12 and under. Tickets are available by visiting www.HersheyAreaPlayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse's box office at 717-533-8525,