Note as of 12/21/22: Center Repertory Company is announcing the early closure of this year's beautiful "A Christmas Carol" production at the Lesher Center due to additional cases of Covid-19. The remaining shows (12/21 and 12/22) have been canceled.

Their dedicated cast, crew, and design team worked theater magic to bring the show to audience members this season despite the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. We're all grateful for the performances that were able to take place.

Ticket holders have been contacted via email with a few options. Responding to that message is the best form of communication for our Ticket Office team as they manage a large volume of calls and emails.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

by Charles Dickens
Directed by Scott Denison

Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” Join the thousands who make this theatrical event a part of their annual holiday traditions.

Performed in loving memory of Ken Ruta and Wendy Wisely.

Running Time: approx. 2 hours, with one intermission

For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL interpreted performance of this event on Sunday, 12/18/2022 at 7:00 PM.

If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.

Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performances (12/08/2022 - 12/09/2022)

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Launching with the 22/23 season, any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't. 

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Creative Team

Scott Denison, Director 

Steve Channon, Video Designer
Joe Coe, Assistant Stage Manager
Jeff Collister*, Stage Manager
Chris Currie, Lighting Designer 
Thomas Judd, Past Dress Lighting Programmer
Alicia Lerner*, Assistant Stage Manager
Joshua Lipps, Scenic Coordinator
Liz Martin, Costume Designer
Del Medoff, Master Electrician
Jeff Mockus +, Sound Designer
Jennifer Perry, Choreographer
Barbara Reynolds, Quartet Manager
Kelly Tighe +, Scenic Designer/Artist/Consultant
Alyssa Tryon, Props Master
Michael Patrick Wiles, Music Director

Cast

Owen Atteberry, Peter Cratchit
Addison Au, Belinda Cratchit / Fan
Michael Barrett Austin*, Fred Hastings
Heather Kellogg Baumann, Dorit / Laundress
Stephanie Baumann, Nancy
Randy Burke, Mr. Tiffy
Chris Contreras, Georgie
Maeve Coyne, Rosa
Michael Doppe, Marley / Old Joe (12/15 - 12/22)
Jeffrey Draper, Marley / Old Joe (12/8 - 12/14), Ebenezer Scrooge (12/15 - 12/22)
Sam Johnson, Beggar Boy
Alan Kornfeld, Tiny Tim
Scott Maraj, Constable / Future
Michael McCarty, Mr. Applebaum / Mr. Fezziwig
Miles Meckling, Bitzer
Melinda Meeng, Sarah Cratchit
Robin Melnick, Mr. Bagstock
Austin Milgram, Boy Scrooge / Turkey Boy
Violet Morris, Belle
Marty Newton, Rudge
Tiana Paulding, Estelle
Jeanine Perasso, Mrs. Fezziwig
Grace Perry, Martha Cratchit
Jennifer Perry, Swing / Dance Captain
Sadie Perry, Clara
Antonia Reed, Flora Fezziwig
Barbara Reynolds, Miss Skiffins
Nick Rodriguez, Young Scrooge
Tristan Rodriguez, Quilp
Ken Ruta*, Narrator
JonCarlo Salinas-Tognetti, Dick Wilkins
Ethan Shank, Thief / Charlie
Kerri Shawn, Past / Charwoman
Zoe Alicyn Shipes, Fauna Fezziwig
Terrance Smith, Mr. Checkers / Present
Chris Sotelo, Mr. Boxer / Topper
Marah Sotelo, Catherine Hastings
Molly Thornton, Miss Augustus
Michael Patrick Wiles*, Bob Cratchit
Jill Wilk, Fisherman's Wife
Michael Ray Wisely*, Ebenezer Scrooge (12/8 - 12/14)
Diella Wottrich, Lavinia

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
+ member of United Scenic Artists Union

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