A Christmas Carol (one-actor adaptation by Greg Bodine)
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Dec. 01 - Dec. 18, 2022
Fridays-Sundays
In 1867, Charles Dickens traveled to the United States to read his beloved Christmas classic to eager audiences in cities across the country. A Christmas Carol adapted by Greg Oliver Bodine is a reenactment of one of these famous readings and is based on the condensed version Dickens himself used on his reading tours. During the play, Dickens regretfully announces that he will be unable to read from his beloved classic due to his luggage being misplaced. All is not lost, however; Dickens delivers what he promised by performing from memory the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miserliness to redemption with warmth and humor.
What makes The Classic Theatre’s production an unforgettable experience is the setting of the historic Maverick Carter House across from the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Antonio. Audiences will have the opportunity to tour the first floor of the magical Victorian-era house before the show to get a sense of what life was like when Charles Dickens traveled reading to audiences himself.
The cast for A Christmas Carol includes:
Ray Seams as Charles Dickens
Kurt Wilkinson as Charles Dickens
They will perform the role on alternating nights.
A Christmas Carol will be directed by Omar Leos.
Select performances of A Christmas Carol will also feature The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA).
A Christmas Carol (one-actor adaptation by Greg Bodine)
by Charles Dickens, adapted by Greg Bodine
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
December 01 - December 18, 2022
December 1- 18, 2022
Fridays - Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Performances will take place on the lawn of the beautiful and historic Maverick Carter House from December 1st - 18th.
Maverick Carter House, 119 Taylor Street San Antonio, Texas 78205
Tickets are on sale now at ClassicTheatre.org
The Classic will offer Pride Night, Veterans and First Responders Night, and Community Spotlight performances (see special dates below) in addition to “Mrs. Fezziwig's Christmas Party,” a special meet and greet event with the actor after the show. Audiences will find convenient parking across the street from the Maverick Carter House at the Tobin Center. Restrooms and concessions with food and drink will also be available.
Due to a number of holiday events in downtown San Antonio, ticket holders are encouraged to consider taking a rideshare service to the performance.
DATES FOR COMMUNITY NIGHTS
CHAMPAGNE OPENING
Thursday, December 1, 2022
PRIDE NIGHT
Friday, December 2, 2022
FREE PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS SPONSORED BY H-E-B
Wednesday, December 7 & 14, 2022
CLASSIC ALUMNI NIGHT
Thursday, December 8, 2022
FIRST RESPONDERS’ NIGHT
Friday, December 9, 2022
ASL NIGHT – Interpreters Provided
Sunday, December 11, 2022
ASL interpreters will be located near the stage for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, seated in an area of the theater that gives the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. To access reserved seating in view of the interpreters for a signed performance, call our Box Office at (210) 589-8450.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL NIGHT WITH A COMMUNITY TALKBACK
Thursday, December 15, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - TO BENEFIT SA YOUTH
Friday, December 16 - 18, 2022
