A Christmas Carol Experience 2025 -- Fairfield Center Stage

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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!

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 80 minute 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 (80 min).

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 2025 is as follows: Thurs Dec 11 @ 7pm, Fri Dec 12 & 19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm, Sat Dec 13 & 20 @ 12pm*, 2pm, 6pm & 8pm, Sun Dec 13 & 20 @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. *The Sat Dec 13 @ 12pm will be a special 'tiny 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.

*Tiny-tot friendly performance of A Christmas Carol Experience, Sat Dec 13 @ 12pm: This performance will be a supportive and welcoming space for 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 13 @ 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 / Robert Alexander/ Clint Clifford; The Ghost of Christmas Past: Muhammad Ali Sarr / CJ Newsom; The Ghost of Christmas Present: Jeff Fulton / Jennifer Turner / Christy Newsom; The Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come: Walt Matis / Robert Alexander / Clay Zambo; Jacob Marley: Todd Santa Maria / Laura Haynes; Bob Cratchit: Greg Hatzis / Bob Beck; Mrs. Cratchit: Lisa Dahlstrom / Samantha Moore; Martha Cratchit: Ainsley Dahlstrom / Nikki Adorante; Peter Cratchit: Sam Matis / Prince Sarr; Belinda Cratchit: Evelyn Brady/ Zahra Noonan; Tiny Tim: Ash Yeager / Melody Newsom; Mrs. Dilber: Laura Haynes / Noelle Fair; Fred / Young Scrooge: Chidi Nkwo / tbd ; Belle: Karina Brea / Maggie Kruse; Lily: Liz Graham / Lindsay Protsko; Lily’s Sister: Brianna Parkin / Sarah Maya; Topper: Michael Vallarelli / Matthew McKinnis; Bonds: Cheyenne Perez / Jennifer Turner; Stocks: Bridget McBride / David Muller; Old Joe: James Hisey; Fan: Iris Brady / Lulu Sommer; Mr. Fezziwig: Ben Brennan / David Donnelly; Mrs. Fezziwig: Marnie Kruse / Najlaa Noonan; Miss Fezziwig: Avonlea Pritchard / Kalea Talton; Turkey Boy: Patrick Brady / Emery Holden; Want: Blaise McBride / Mirabel Moore; Ignorance: Asher Turner / Lucy Kaminski; Boy Scrooge: Penelope Moore / Zahra Noonan; Ghost Guides: Mac Johnston (violin player), Michael Scholl / Jayden Santos, Suraya Noonan / Jessica Adair, Caroline Sadler / Britton McGrath / Ainsley Novin; Carol Singers: Karina Brea, Ben Brennan, Liz Graham, Marnie Kruse, Maggie Kruse, Bridget McBride, CJ Newsom, Najlaa Noonan, Lindsay Protsko, Muhammed Sarr, Ken Skjeveland.

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 Decorator: Kelley Wright; Set Dresser/Kitchen Head: Tere Mak; Executive Producer: Eli Newsom

INDIVIDUAL CAST MEMBER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Jessica Adair: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Nikki Adorante: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Robert Alexander as Scrooge: 12/14 @ 2pm & 4pm, 12/18 @ 7pm, 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm, 12/21 @ 2pm; as Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Bob Beck: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm, 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm 6pm & 8pm, 12/20 12pm & 2pm

Steve Benko: 12/11 @ 7pm, 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm, 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm, 12/20 @ 8pm, 12/21 @ 4pm

Iris Brady: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Evelyn Brady: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Patrick Brady: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Karina Brea: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Ben Brennan: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Clint Clifford: 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm, 12/14 @ 12pm, 12/19 @ 8:15pm, 12/20 @ 6pm, 12/21 @ 12pm

Ainsley Dahlstrom: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Lisa Dahlstrom: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

David Donnelly: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Noelle Fair: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Jeff Fulton: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Liz Graham: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Greg Hatzis: 12/11 @ 7pm, 12/14 @12pm, 2pm & 4pm,12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm, 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm, 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm& 4pm

Laura Haynes: as Mrs. Dilber: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; as Jacob Marley: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

James Hisey: appears at all performances

Emery Holden: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Mac Johnston: appears at all performances

Lucy Kaminski: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Maggie Kruse: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Marnie Kruse: 12/11 @7pm,12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 12pm and 2pm, 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 2pm, & 4pm

Sam Matis: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Walt Matis: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Sarah Maya: 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Blaise McBride: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Bridget McBride: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Britton McGrath: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6 & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Matthew McKinnis: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Samantha Moore: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Mirabel Moore: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Penelope Moore: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

David Muller: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Christy Newsom: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

CJ Newsom: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Melody Newsom: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Chidi Nkwo: performance schedule TBD

Zahra Noonan: as Belinda Cratchit: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm; as Boy Scrooge: 12/12 @ 6:30 & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Suraya Noonan: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30 & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm

Najlaa Noonan: 12/13 @12pm &2pm, 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/21 @12pm

Ainsley Novin: 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Brianna Parkin: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/18 @ 7pm

Cheyenne Perez: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Avonlea Pritchard: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Lindsay Protsko: 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Caroline Sadler: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm

Todd Santa Maria: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Jayden Santos: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm

Muhammad Ali Sarr: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Sana Prince Sarr: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Michael Scholl: 12/19 @ 6:30 & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Ken Skjeveland: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 2pm & 4pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/21 @ 2pm, & 4pm

Lulu Sommer: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/13 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Kalea Talton: 12/11 @ 7pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm & 2pm

Jennifer Turner as Ghost Xmas Present: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; as Bonds: 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/20 @ 12pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Asher Turner: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Michael Vallarelli: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm

Ash Yeager: 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8:15pm; 12/13 @ 12pm & 2pm; 12/18 @ 7pm; 12/20 @ 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Clay Zambo: 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm

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FULL SCHEDULE: 12/11 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/12 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/13 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm; 12/14 @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm; 12/18 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/19 @ 6:30pm & 8pm; 12/20 @ 12pm, 2pm, 6pm & 8pm; 12/21 @ 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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