Cygnet Reaches Milestone With A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Not only does 2017 mark Cygnet's 15th Season, it includes another significant milestone. A Christmas Carol will be the theatre's 100th production since it's founding in 2003. What better way to celebrate than with the show that continues to grow in popularity as a favorite holiday tradition in San Diego.

Written by Charles Dickens and adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The fully staged production runs November 29 - December 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Opening Night for Media is Saturday, December 2 at 8:00pm.

Murray and the creative team have embraced storytelling through the use of original puppetry, found objects, and innovative stagecraft. Cygnet Theatre will be transformed into a Victorian Christmas card thanks to the creativity of set designer Andrew Hull. Kyle Montgomery will serve as Lighting Designer. Costumes are by Jeanne Reith, and Peter Herman will provide wigs and makeup. Choreography is by Katie Whalley Banville. Original puppets designed by Michael McKeon. Patrick Marion will provide musical direction.

Tom Stephenson returns as Ebenezer Scrooge. Returning veterans include Charles Evans, Jr. (Hay Fever, The Vortex, Dogfight), Melissa Fernandes (Gypsy, The Whale, Little Shop of Horrors, Assassins), Melinda Gilb (On the 20th Century, Dirty Blonde, Assassins), David McBean (The Legend of Georgia McBride, Pageant, Fully Committed), and Patrick McBride (Travesties). Joining the cast for her first year is Cygnet regular, Katie Sapper (Bad Jews, The Rocky Horror Show).

In addition to the regularly scheduled "Cygneture Events", Cygnet is holding its fourth annual pre-show Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 3rd from 1-2 pm. Families Will B. Able to enjoy cookie decorating, a visit with Santa, activity station by Geppetto's Toys, complimentary hot chocolate and more. For more information regarding tickets, please contact the box office at 619-337-1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street. Discounts are available for previews, students, active-duty military, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Children 12 and under receive half-off tickets with each paid adult.