Flat Rock Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Now thru 12/21

Flat Rock Playhouse and Executive Producer, Pardee Hospital will kick off the holiday season with the Charles Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol on the Clyde and Nina Allen Mainstage beginning tonight, November 20th and running through December 21st.

The perennial favorite literally comes to life on the stage in a spectacular new production featuring all the classic elements with a few new twists. It tells the story of bitter old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from supernatural visits by Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The industrial setting of 19th century England gives way to a story filled with hope and joy with original songs and amazing puppetry. All the well-known characters retell the magical and uplifting story from "Bah! Humbug!" to "God bless us, everyone!"

The cast is comprised of favorite Vagabonds from throughout the Playhouse 62 year history in partnership with 24 talented youngsters from the YouTheatre program learning alongside the professional actors. A Christmas Carol, a holiday tradition appropriate for all ages, is meant to be shared with your entire family with family accessible pricing and tickets starting as low as $10 each for children, 12 and under.

Amy Jones will return to Flat Rock Playhouse for her 16th consecutive season to direct the show. She has shared her talents at the Playhouse as an actor, director, and choreographer throughout her tenure. Dave Hart, YouTheatre Artistic Director will serve as Associate Director of A Christmas Carol working in partnership with the Mainstage productions thereby furthering our mission to celebrate our talented YT students with educationally valuable experiences.

The cast features Peter Thomasson as Scrooge, Willie Repoley as Bob Crachit and Landon Wells, Liam Teague and Oliver King in the role of Tiny Tim in rotating performances. The cast also includes Scott Pattison, Scott Cote, Preston Dyar, Steve Carlisle, Jarid Faubel, Stephanie Wahl, Jane Bushway, Maria Buchanan, Julian VanderVeen, and Beth Kuhn.

Music Director is Alex Shields. Scenic Designer is Dennis C. Maulden. Costume Designer is Ashli Arnold. Lighting Designer is Stephen Terry. Technical Director is Tony Lawrence. Sound Designer is Kurt Conway.

Flat Rock Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol from November 20 to December 21 at the Playhouse Mainstage. Performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm; matinees Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $40, $25 for students with valid ID and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828/693-0731, toll-free at 866/ 732-8008 or online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

Discounts are available for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, students, kids and groups. The Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage is located at 2661 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC.

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