December 5-29

“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.”

The ultimate tale of transformation, A Christmas Carol transports miserly Ebenezer Scrooge high above the streets of Victorian London, where Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future haunt his dreams…accomplishing in one fateful night what a lifetime of grasping and greed could not do: the warming of his cold, cold heart.

Join ASC this December for our favorite holiday tradition—an annual production of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, a festive treat to be enjoyed by families and friends of all ages.

Director and casting news coming soon. Read more about our Staging Conditions and Casting Practices here.

We will offer Pay-What-You-Will Previews for A Christmas Carol on Thursday, December 5, and Friday, December 6. Please arrive before curtain and check in with the Box Office to claim your PWYW seat on a first-come, first-served basis. This is our most popular PWYW of the year, so be sure to arrive early to get in line. Donations to support ASC will be accepted after the show.

Run time: TBD (usually around 95 minutes, including intermission)

Age Policy: We welcome anyone aged three and up to attend this special holiday production.

The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a lively song and dance. Some cast members are on stage, including Ronald Román-Meléndez, as Ebenezer Scrooge, while the audience watches from the front rows. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene in front of a table. The characters are dressed in Victorian attire, and the audience is seated in the background. The scene is festive with garlands and holiday decorations. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ally Farzetta as the Narrator and Sam Saint Ours as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The two actors are on stage, with Farzetta kneeling beside Saint Ours, who is seated and bundled in a scarf, conveying a warm and tender moment.

Ally Farzetta as the Narrator and Sam Saint Ours as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol 2024 at the American Shakespeare Center. Photo By October Grace Media.

Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. Scrooge stands in a dramatic pose, wearing a robe and nightcap, angrily pointing during a scene on stage. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol 2024 at the American Shakespeare Center. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene with Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge and Phoebe González as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Other cast members are part of the lively performance, surrounded by festive decor. Photo by October Grace Media.
Britt Michael Gordon as Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. He is sitting on the floor, reading a book with a focused expression. The background features a red curtain and dark marble columns. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ally Farzetta as Mrs. Fezziwig and Kenn Hopkins, Jr. as Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. They are smiling and standing together in a joyful scene. The background shows clothing racks and festive set details. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a lively dance scene. Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge and Phoebe González as the Ghost of Christmas Present are at the center, surrounded by other cast members celebrating with festive energy. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing on stage. Phoebe González (as the Ghost of Christmas Present) leads the scene, surrounded by fellow actors singing and dancing in festive costumes. The scene is filled with joy and celebration, capturing the spirit of the holiday season.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene in front of a table. The actors, dressed in Victorian attire, are joyfully interacting, with a festive atmosphere in the Blackfriars Playhouse. Photo by October Grace Media.
Kenn Hopkins, Jr. as the Ghost of Christmas Present, with Ronald Román-Meléndez as Scrooge, and Phoebe González in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The Ghost of Christmas Present is surrounded by festive greenery and looks upwards in joy while Scrooge is lying on the floor in the background. Photo by October Grace Media
Molly Martinez-Collins as Tiny Tim, Kenn Hopkins Jr. as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and Sam Saint Ours as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The scene captures a proposal moment between Bob Cratchit and his wife, while Tiny Tim looks on. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a lively song and dance. Some cast members are on stage, including Ronald Román-Meléndez, as Ebenezer Scrooge, while the audience watches from the front rows. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene in front of a table. The characters are dressed in Victorian attire, and the audience is seated in the background. The scene is festive with garlands and holiday decorations. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ally Farzetta as the Narrator and Sam Saint Ours as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The two actors are on stage, with Farzetta kneeling beside Saint Ours, who is seated and bundled in a scarf, conveying a warm and tender moment.
Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. Scrooge stands in a dramatic pose, wearing a robe and nightcap, angrily pointing during a scene on stage. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol 2024 at the American Shakespeare Center. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene with Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge and Phoebe González as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Other cast members are part of the lively performance, surrounded by festive decor. Photo by October Grace Media.
Britt Michael Gordon as Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. He is sitting on the floor, reading a book with a focused expression. The background features a red curtain and dark marble columns. Photo by October Grace Media.
Ally Farzetta as Mrs. Fezziwig and Kenn Hopkins, Jr. as Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. They are smiling and standing together in a joyful scene. The background shows clothing racks and festive set details. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a lively dance scene. Ronald Román-Meléndez as Ebenezer Scrooge and Phoebe González as the Ghost of Christmas Present are at the center, surrounded by other cast members celebrating with festive energy. Photo by October Grace Media.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing on stage. Phoebe González (as the Ghost of Christmas Present) leads the scene, surrounded by fellow actors singing and dancing in festive costumes. The scene is filled with joy and celebration, capturing the spirit of the holiday season.
The cast of A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center performing a scene in front of a table. The actors, dressed in Victorian attire, are joyfully interacting, with a festive atmosphere in the Blackfriars Playhouse. Photo by October Grace Media.
Kenn Hopkins, Jr. as the Ghost of Christmas Present, with Ronald Román-Meléndez as Scrooge, and Phoebe González in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The Ghost of Christmas Present is surrounded by festive greenery and looks upwards in joy while Scrooge is lying on the floor in the background. Photo by October Grace Media
Molly Martinez-Collins as Tiny Tim, Kenn Hopkins Jr. as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and Sam Saint Ours as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the American Shakespeare Center. The scene captures a proposal moment between Bob Cratchit and his wife, while Tiny Tim looks on. Photo by October Grace Media.