A Christmas Carol Experience 2024 -- Fairfield Center Stage

**scroll down to bottom of page if interested to attend a performance to see a specific actor**

In this original adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens classic, created as an immersive tour through Burr Mansion, the audience will follow Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future from room to room. Audiences will be guided from Scrooge & Marley’s Counting House to Bob Cratchit’s House to Mr. Fezziwig’s Christmas party (complete with carolers, figgy pudding, and apple cider!) This one-hour-long version will be limited to 35 guests per show, and promises to be a unique, intimate, and unforgettable experience.

NOTE: Burr Mansion is a historical site with no elevator and significant portions of the play take place on the second floor. Patrons will need to be able to ascend and descend a flight of stairs for this production. Patrons will be standing for the entire play (75 min).

NOTE: NOT ALL CAST MEMBERS APPEAR AT ALL PERFORMANCES. If you intend to see a specific performer, please find their name at the bottom of this page and select a corresponding/correct performance in which they will appear. No refunds or exchanges so please purchase carefully!

Age recommendation: Family-friendly production, though toddlers & infants not recommended (to help support the quieter moments in the play) / no strollers allowed on the tour.

The performance schedule for A Christmas Carol Experience 2024 is as follows: Thurs Dec 5 & 12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm, Fri Dec 6 & 13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm, Sat Dec 7 & 14 @ 12pm*, 2pm, 6pm & 8pm, Sun Dec 8 & 15 @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. *The Sat Dec 7 @ 12pm will be a special sensory/toddler/tot friendly performance (see further below for details).

EVENT POLICIES: Indoor public restrooms available. Patrons will check in at the entrance and show their phone with order confirmation email. Free parking available @ Town Hall (we recommend the Independence Hall lot). No printed paper needed/accepted, as this is a contactless event. All sales, final, no refunds or exchanges, with the exception of an unforeseen canceled performance (in which case patrons will have the option to choose between attending another performance, future credit, or a refund). No refunds/all sales final, however, selling/transferring tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests ([email protected]) to transfer tickets to a friend or family member.

*Sensory/tiny-tot friendly performance of A Christmas Carol Experience, Sat Dec 7 @ 12pm: This performance will be a supportive and welcoming space for patrons with or without neurodivergent needs, as well as younger patrons who might enjoy a performance with less ghostly-themed effects/performances. This will be a judgment-free environment. No patron will be asked to leave the performance due to sound, movement, or behaviors related to differing cognitive/developmental abilities. Modifications to this performance include lower lighting, sound levels, & less special effects. Patrons interested in attending this performance can simply purchase tickets (select Sat Dec 7 @ 12pm from the main ticketing page). Family/friends welcome to attend. Tickets are limited and are priced regularly ($35 Adults ($13+) and $20 Kids (12 and under).

CAST: (some roles are double cast or have custom schedules, scroll down for performance info for cast members) EBENEZER SCROOGE: Steve Benko / Brian Crook / Robert Alexander; THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: CJ Newsom / Muhammad Ali Sarr; THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Jeff Fulton / Christy McIntosh-Newsom; THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET-TO-COME: Walt Matis / tbd; JACOB MARLEY: Laura Haynes / Todd Santa Maria; BOB CRATCHIT: Greg Hatzis / Marc Improta; MRS. CRATCHIT: Lisa Dahlstrom / Leslie Uhl; PETER CRATCHIT: David Dreizen / Jayden Santos; MARTHA CRATCHIT: Ainsley Dahlstrom / Nikki Adorante; BELINDA CRATCHIT: Evelyn Brady / Amelia Uhl; TINY TIM: Zahra Noonan / Patrick Brady; YOUNG SCROOGE/FRED: Brodey Ott / Isaiah Rodriguez; LILY: Maggie Kruse / Lindsay Protsko; LILY’S SISTER: Brianna Parkin / Anastasia Durrell; STOCKS: Samantha Moore / Alana Merly; BONDS: Cheyenne Perez; MR. FEZZIWIG: Ben Brennan / David Donnelly; MRS. FEZZIWIG: Marnie Kruse / Naj Noonan; MISS FEZZIWG: Avonlea Pritchard / Kalea Talton; BELLE: Liz Graham / Karina Brea; BOY SCROOGE: Cooper Johnson / tbd; FAN: Iris Brady / Suraya Noonan; MRS. DILBER: Laura Haynes / Cathy Cordaro; TOPPER: Matthew McKinnis / tbd; OLD JOE: James Hisey; TURKEY BOY: Samuel Matis / Emery Holden; WANT & IGNORANCE: Phoenix Johnson / Quinn Johnson / Mirabel Moore / Melody Newsom; GHOST GUIDES: Sarah Maya / Ainsley Novin, Michael Scholl / Caroline Sadler / Lulu Sommer; Carol Singers: Ben Brennan, Karina Brea, Marnie Kruse, Liz Graham, Samantha Moore, Najlaa Noonan, CJ Newsom, Muhammad Ali Sarr, Ken Skjeveland; VIOLIN GUIDE: John McNeil Johnston.

PRODUCTION: Director: Kevin Pelkey, Adaptation/Artistic Director FCS: Christy McIntosh-Newsom; New Music and Lyrics, Arrangements, Music Director: Clay Zambo; Choreographer: Lindsay Johnson; Scenic Design: Kevin Pelkey; Set Dressing: Kelley Wright; Executive Producer: Eli Newsom

The role of Ebenezer Scrooge will alternate between three actors: Steve Benko, Brian Crook, and Robert Alexander. Mr. Benko will play the role at the following performances: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 2pm & 4pm. Mr. Crook will play the role at the following performances: 12/6 @ 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm; 12/8 @ 12pm; 12/13 @ 8pm; 12/14 @ 2pm & 6pm. Mr. Alexander will play the role at the following performances: 12/7 @ 2pm; 12/8 @ 2pm & 4pm; 12/12 @ 6:30 & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm.

INDIVIDUAL CAST MEMBER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Nikki Adorante: 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6 & 8pm; 12/8 12, 2 & 4pm; 12/13 @ @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12 & 2pm

Robert Alexander: 12/7 @ 2pm; 12/8 @ 2pm & 4pm; 12/12 @ 6:30 & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm

Steve Benko: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 2pm & 4pm

Iris Brady: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Patrick Brady: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Evelyn Brady: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Karina Brea: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Benjamin Brennan: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Cathy Cordaro: schedule tba

Brian Crook: 12/6 @ 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm; 12/8 @ 12pm; 12/13 @ 8pm; 12/14 @ 2pm & 6pm

Lisa Dahlstrom: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Ainsley Dahlstrom: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

David Donnelly: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

David Dreizen: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Anastasia Durrell: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm
Jeff Fulton: 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Liz Graham: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6 & 8pm; 12/8 12, 2 & 4pm; 12/13 @ @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12 & 2pm

Greg Hatzis: 12/6 @ 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12, 2 & 4pm

Laura Haynes: appears at all performances (alternates between the roles of Mrs. Dilber & Jacob Marley). As Mrs. Dilber: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm. As Jacob Marley: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm.

James Hisey: appears at all performances

Emery Holden: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm

Marc Improta: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm

Quinn Johnson: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Cooper Johnson: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Phoenix Johnson: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

McNeil Johnston: appears at all performances

Maggie Kruse: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/14 @ 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Marnie Kruse: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm;

Sam Matis: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Walt Matis: schedule tba

Sarah Maya: schedule tba

Christy McIntosh-Newsom: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm
Matthew McKinnis: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Alana Merly: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Mirabel Moore: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm

Samantha Moore: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm

Melody Newsom: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm

CJ Newsom: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm
Najlaa Noonan: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm

Suraya Noonan: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6 & 8pm; 12/8 12, 2 & 4pm; 12/13 @ @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12 & 2pm

Zahra Noonan: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6 & 8pm; 12/8 12, 2 & 4pm; 12/13 @ @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12 & 2pm

Ainsley Novin: 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Brodey Ott: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Brianna Parkin: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Cheyenne (Cam) Perez: appears at all performances

Avonlea Pritchard: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Lindsay Protsko: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm

Isaiah Rodriguez: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Caroline Sadler: schedule tba

Todd Santa Maria: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Jayden Santos: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm

Muhammad Ali Sarr: 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Michael Scholl: appears at all performances

Ken Skjeveland: schedule tba

Lulu Sommer: schedule tba

Kalea Talton: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm

Leslie Uhl: 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm

Amelia Uhl: 12/7 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm & 2pm

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FULL SCHEDULE: 12/5 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/6 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/7 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/8 @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm & 8pm; 12/15 @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Age recommendation: Family-friendly production, though toddlers & infants not recommended (to help support the quieter moments in the play) / no strollers allowed on the tour.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Free adjacent parking at Town Hall Annex, 725 Post Road for GPS. There are two disabled/accessible parking spots behind Burr Mansion, please email us if you require access. [email protected]

What should I bring into the event? (1) Coats/jackets/gloves/scarves (weather permitting, a short 5-7 minute section of the play occurs outside); coat check is available for the indoor portion of the play.

(2) ID, if 21+ and desiring to 'spike' your apple cider with rum or whiskey

What's the refund policy? No refunds with the exception of an unforeseen cancellation of a performance, in that case a full refund will be processed if you aren't able to attend a different or rescheduled performance. No refunds, all sales final, however, selling/transferring tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests ([email protected]) to transfer tickets to a friend or family member or if you choose to re-sell your tickets. Due to the popularity of this event, we are unable to honor ticket/performance exchange requests. Please double-check performance date/time/cast list before purchase.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions? [email protected]

Fairfield Center Stage, a community theater group led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom and Executive Producer Eli Newsom, utilizes local artists and staff from Fairfield County. Inspired by the concept of environmental theatre, we aim to put Fairfield “center stage,” by highlighting several of the town’s unique venues. Fairfield Center Stage's mission is to lead a culturally diverse collective of local artists to provide a quality, accessible, and affordable theatre arts experience for the community, by the community.

For additional information about Fairfield Center Stage, visit www.fairfieldcenterstage.org

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