CAST kicks off the holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with a new production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol.  Focusing on Dickens’ powerful language, humor and warmth, this charming version by Christopher Schario simply and directly tells the story of the redemption of a human soul.

Gary Young Returns as Scrooge

CAST favorite Gary Young returns to portray Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser everyone loves to hate until he sees the error of his ways. Adapted for a small to medium sized company, cast members portray multiple characters, moving fluidly from scene to scene, accompanied by onstage musicians who play traditional carols and English folk tunes to create the proper holiday atmosphere.

A Partnership with CAST and CG Community College

A Christmas Carol is a co-production of CAST and Columbia Gorge Community College’s theater department. Directed by Richard Parker, theater instructor at CGCC and familiar actor and director for CAST, the play marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting community partnership. Just over half of the company members are students in the theater rehearsal and performance class offered this term at CGCC, who earn college credit for their participation. The set is designed by a former CGCC theater student who is now involved with his second CAST play as a volunteer. Director Parker hopes that this partnership will be the first of many, and encourage students to get involved with CAST and arts organizations throughout the Gorge (students from The Dalles and Goldendale are playing roles) where they can take advantage of the wealth of experience and guidance offered by community members.

Get Your Tickets

A Christmas Carol opens the day after Thanksgiving and plays on Friday and Saturday nights for three weekends at 7:30 p.m., November 24 & 25, December 1, 2, 8 & 9. There will be Sunday matinees on November 26 and December 3 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, with student and senior discounts available.