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HOUSTON’S HOLIDAY TRADITION!

November 15 – December 29

Hubbard Theatre

 

From the novella by Charles Dickens
Adapted and originally Directed by Rob Melrose
Remount Directed by Amber D. Gray

Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas!

“A refreshed ‘Christmas Carol’ is still making spirits bright at the Alley Theatre in Houston”

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

“…to be part of a different world for a while. That puts people in the holiday spirit.”

HOUSTON PRESS

Cast member Brandon Hearnsberger offers his perspective on the nuances of understudying Scrooge

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New! A CHRISTMAS CAROL VIP EXPERIENCE

Get ready for a holiday season like no other! Our exclusive VIP Experience for A Christmas Carol will add even more magic to your performance. Skip the line with your own private hot cocoa bar and get the chance to snap a pic with characters from A Christmas Carol in their festive costumes

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Accessibility

 

Performance Type
Performance Date(s)
Translation  Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance Saturday, November 16, 1:30 PM
Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 PM
Captioned Performance  Captioned Performance Sunday, November 17, 1:30 PM

Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O

Audio Described Performance  Audio Described Performance Sunday, November 17, 6:30 PM

 

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A Christmas Carol is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including one intermission.
Children under 6 will not be admitted into the theatre.
Strobe, Flashing, and Revolving Lights will be used during the performance.
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STUDENT MATINEES

November 14, 19, 20 & 21
December 3, 10, 11, 17 & 18

Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback

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The whimsical world of Dickensian London comes to life with Michael Locher’s spectacular scenic design for A Christmas Carol. Discover how the set transformed from the first design to the final set!

Scenic Design by Michael Locher.

Creative Team

Rob Melrose

Adaptor and Original Director

Amber D. Gray

Remount Director

Michael Locher

Scenic Design

Raquel Barreto

Costume Design

Cat Tate Starmer

Lighting Design

Cliff Caruthers

Sound Design

Afsaneh Aayani

Puppet Design

John L. Cornelius II

Music Director

Christopher Windom

Choreographer

Jade Devault

Associate Choreographer

Molly Wetzel

Dialect Coach

Adam Noble

Fight Director & Intimacy Specialist

Nia Sciarretta

Stage Manager

Brandon Clark

Assistant Stage Manager

Madolyn Friedman

Assistant Stage Manager


The Cast

Elizabeth Bunch

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Michelle Elaine

Mrs. Fezziwig

Dylan Godwin

Bob Cratchit

David Rainey

Ebenezer Scrooge

Todd Waite

Mr. Fezziwig

Diana Irais Alcaraz-Villa

Female Principal/ Ensemble Cover

Alric Davis

Second Exchange Man/ Ensemble

John Ryan Del Bosque

Third Exchange Man/ Ensemble

Jeremy Gee

First Exchange Man/ Ensemble

Adam Gibbs

Second Man in the Street / Ensemble

Brittany Halen

Fiddler/ Maid/ Ensemble

Shawn Hamilton

The Ghost of Christmas Present/ Ensemble

Brandon Hearnsberger

First Man in the Street/ Ensemble

Amanda Martinez

Martha/ Christmas Angel /Ensemble

Derrick Moore

Young Adult Scrooge/ Second Charitable Gentleman/Topper/ Ensemble

Melissa Pritchett

Mrs. Cratchit/ Mrs. Dilber/ Ensemble /Dance Captain

Luis Quintero

The Ghost of Christmas Future/ First Charitable Gentleman/ Roger/ Ensemble

Raven Justine Troup

Hortensia/ Ensemble

Orlando Arriaga

Male Principal Cover

Brock Hatton

Male Ensemble Swing

Donna Bella Litton

Female Ensemble Swing

Daniel Regojo

Male Ensemble Swing


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Michael Locher and Set Renderings

Creating Victorian London with Scenic Designer Michael Locher

One of the great joys – and challenges! – of designing for theatre is the occasional opportunity to tackle a story, setting, or play that feels iconic. Designers are often tasked with introducing audiences to places they’ve never seen before, but sometimes, we’re invited to conjure the eminently familiar. Few settings and stories feel more familiar than Victorian London and A Christmas Carol. Continue reading

Photo of David Rainey as Ebenezer Scrooge

Unraveling Scrooge: A Tale of Redemption and Reflection

In Charles Dickens’ timeless novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Ebenezer Scrooge emerges as a character embodying the change from a miserly loner to a benevolent benefactor. David Rainey, a seasoned member of the Alley Resident Company who has portrayed Scrooge multiple times, reflects on the character’s complexity. Continue reading

Photo of Shawn Hamilton as the Ghost of Christmas Present

Costume Chronicles: Crafting The Ghost of Christmas Present

For this season’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, we decided to remake the robe worn by Christmas Present. We wanted to push the finished garment’s theatrical nature. We also needed to make an additional robe to provide a more feasible plan for the role’s understudy. We made this decision right after last season’s production closed. Continue reading

Photo collage of Ghost of Christmas Past, Ebenezer Scrooge with the Ghost of Christmas Future, and Ghost of Christmas Present

The Christmas Ghosts of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale that has captured the hearts of readers and audiences for generations. At its heart, the story is a journey of self-discovery, compassion, and redemption. The visits of ghosts guide Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. These three Christmas ghosts reveal the effects of one’s actions and the potential for change. Continue reading


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PRESENTING SPONSORTexas Commision on the Arts
HONORARY PRODUCERConocoPhillips
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERVinson & Elkins LLP