Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), a nationally recognized professional repertory theatre company staging imaginative productions for more than a decade, debuts a new holiday tradition for the whole family with its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Audiences can expect a theatrical and music-filled adaptation of this classic play. The production will run from November 23 through December 24, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 846 Front St in Downtown Santa Cruz.
“It is my sincere hope that we are creating a new holiday tradition for our community with A Christmas Carol — one you can share with your children and grandchildren,” said SCS Artistic Director, Charles Pasternak.
The show will be directed by Pasternak and star Santa Cruz favorites Mike Ryan as Scrooge and Julie James as, among many roles, the Ghost of Christmas Present. Luke Shepherd will serve as the production’s music director and sound designer for a show filled with music and carols throughout.
Ticket prices range from $20 to $60. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are available at www.santacruzshakespeare.org or through the seasonal Box Office, 831.460.6399, open Tuesday through Friday from noon. to 4pm
