ATC Tulsa’s favorite holiday musical, A Christmas Carol, opens December 8

American Theatre Company (ATC) brings its 40th presentation of a Tulsa favorite holiday family musical, A Christmas Carol, to the Tulsa PAC stage December 8-23.Written, composed, and adapted by ATC company members, Robert Odle and Richard Averill, the production premiered in 1976 and has been entertaining audiences ever since.

A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens in 1843, tells a heartwarming story that offers hope through the tale of one lonely humbug who is given the rare chance to change his life and find his heart. It’s a story of generosity, family and good will.

This year’s production is well under way with a talented cast of just under 50. Returning actors are Karl Krause as Ebenezer Scrooge; Rick Reiman as Jacob Marley; and John Knippers as Christmas Present. The cast this year also includes Brittany Wright (Christmas Past); Axyl Langford (Belle); Sebastian Paden (Scrooge’s nephew Fred and young Ben Scrooge); and Noelle DeRoin (Charlotte). Also returning are Brad Gemeinhart (Bob Cratchit); Gigi Jenkins (Tiny Tim); and Nick Bushta (Mr. Fezziwig).

Claudia Sanders directs A Christmas Carol,with Ashlee Elmore (Musical Director), Christina Jenkins (Choreography), and Keith Sowinski designing lights on Richard Ellis’ sets.

See A Christmas Carol at TPAC’s Williams Theatre, December 8-23. Ticket prices are $20 to $32 (children half-price) and may be purchased at MyTicketOffice.com, at the TPAC Ticket Office, or by phone at (918) 596-7111

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