Donald Sheehan, Founder and Artistic Director of True Repertory Theatre, announces the company’s annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol, an original hour-long adaptation with music. Written by Donald Sheehan (Pembroke) and playwright James Sullivan (Braintree), A Christmas Carol will run for fiveperformances from Dec. 19-21, at The Beal House, 222 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364. This production takes a fresh look at the beloved character, Ebenezer Scrooge, played by True Rep favorite Mark Reed (Hull), along with a cast and production team from across the South Shore. General admission tickets are $20 at https://truereptheatre.com. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at each matinee!
According to Sheehan, “Dicken’s classic is sure to engage South Shore audiences of all ages! This annual production has become a tradition for families across the region who return again and again for quality theater, original storytelling, and focus on community. In True Rep fashion, we’ll be bringing all the Christmas spirits.”
True Rep Gives Back through Project 719: During holiday performances of A Christmas Carol, True Rep’s Project 719 will collect donated items in support of local community organizations. Audience members are invited to bring goods directly to the theater:
• Canned goods for the Vineyard Resource Center in Kingston
• New, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, in collaboration with the Kingston Fire Department
• Clothing and small household items in collaboration with Savers
About A Christmas Carol:
Directed by Donald Sheehan, Founder/Artistic Director (Pembroke). Written by Donald Sheehan and Playwright James Sullivan (Braintree), featuring Mark Reed (Hull) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Dates: Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. & 2pm; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Running time: 1 hour
Additional cast includes:
Rosemary Catrone (Whitman)
Jake Crowley (Roslindale)
Mike Gillis (Plymouth)
MJ Brennan (Plymouth)
Rahlo Reay (Pembroke)
Nathan Goulart (Brookfield)
James Carroll (Norwell)
James Sullivan (Braintree)
Debby Stratton (Halifax)
John Stratton (Halifax)
Destiny Stratton (Halifax)
Isabella Stratton (Halifax)
Robbie Silenzi (Halifax)