Stoneham Theatre re-opened its doors with A Christmas Carol on December 1, 2000 and, incelebration of its tenth season, brings this holiday classic back to its stage. The production will feature Leigh Barrett as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Nigel Gore as Ebenezer Scrooge, and Gerard Slattery as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
The Stoneham Theatre production of A Christmas Carolis both adapted and directed by Diego Arciniegas. Bringing A Christmas Carol back to the Stoneham stage carries with it some nostalgia. "Returning to the original story that opened our doors is a very special experience for me personally and one that makes me reflect on ten years of live theatre in our beautiful home," says Weylin Symes, Producing Artistic Director of Stoneham Theatre.
"What a perfect story to open our doors with and to revisit once again - a story full of redemption and hope and community. I'm proud to bring this heartwarming tale back to our stage and to the extended family that is our audience," says Symes. Director Diego Arciniegas hopes to "sift through the text and the tradition surrounding the story to discover how and why this story redefined the holiday season." He'd like the audience to "walk awayfeeling a little closer to the mind and heart of Charles Dickens, appreciating how this story widened the experience of Christmas from a religious festival to a civic celebration in which everyone could participate."
Stoneham Theatre will be celebrating its tenth anniversary before the evening's performance of A Christmas Carol on December 19 th , 2009. There will be hors d'oeuvres, a special anniversarycocktail, gifts, and holiday merriment. Ticket price is $65 per person (including performance) and is Black Tie Optional.
The celebration begins at 6pm; followed by the performance at 8pm. Subscribers of Stoneham Theatre may exchange their tickets to attend the Anniversary Celebration for an additional $15 per person. Stoneham Theatre also offers North Shore Music Theatre Subscribers one free ticket to one first Friday night performance of any of the seven main stage productions in the 2009-2010 season, including A Christmas Carol.
The first Friday night performance of A Christmas Carol will be on Friday, November 27 th , 2009. Free tickets for North Shore Music Theatre subscribers are availableby calling the Stoneham Theatre Box Office.A Christmas Carol features music directed by Eric Hamel, Choreography by Ilyse Robbins, Costume Design by Toni Elliott, Lighting Design by Franklin Meissner, Scenic Design by Janie Howland, and Sound Design by David Wilson.
A Christmas Carol runs Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 27. Tickets are $48 or $44 for adults, and student and senior discounts are available. Stoneham Theatre is located at 395 Main Street in Stoneham. For tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200, open Tuesday through Saturday 1-6pm, or visit www.stonehamtheatre.org
