Accessibility
Performance Type |
Performance Date(s) |
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 Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance |
Saturday, November 16, 1:30 PM Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 PM |
 Captioned Performance |
Sunday, November 17, 1:30 PM
Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O |
 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. |
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Children under 6 will not be admitted into the theatre. |
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Strobe, Flashing, and Revolving Lights will be used during the performance. |
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→
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→
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→
Tiny Tim of ‘A Christmas Carol’ might have suffered from rickets, tuberculosis, or cerebral palsy, UTHealth Houston physicians say
We put it to the experts at UTHealth Houston to help us sort out what Tim might have had and how Scrooge could have changed the course of his life. Continue reading→
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→
The Chains of Regret: The Role of Marley
When it comes to A Christmas Carol, most people instantly think of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative journey. However, a character shapes Scrooge’s destiny – Jacob Marley. Continue reading→
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