A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Kelci Friend & Peter Orvetti

Directed by Peter Orvetti
Produced by Jeff Poretsky

This streamlined version of the holiday classic was created specifically to provide opportunities to new and returning actors of all ages. It’s a slightly darker take — though still family-friendly — that turns the focus to the people in Ebenezer Scrooge’s life and how his actions have impacted them. DC Theatre Arts said that ‘the classic story’s themes of compassion, social welfare, and human connection shine brightly’ in this original adaptation, revised and updated for GAC this December.

December 4-19, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM*

*Audience masked performance – Sunday, December 6

There will be a short talkback with the director, cast, and crew after the Sunday, December 13th matinee.

General Admission: $24, Senior/Military: $22, Child/Student: $12

Cast

Actor Role(s)
Natasha Alston Rachel Cratchit
David Crowley Bob Cratchit
Naomi Daniels Third Narrator/Fan
Arlo Engert Cratchit Child/Child
Kateri Fletcher Cratchit Child/Child
Matthias Harvey Cratchit Child/Child
Jen Katz Mr. Fezziwig/Joe
Josh Katz Ghost of Christmas Present
Hayden Lipczenko Fred
Penny Martin Second Narrator/Baker
Cullen Meredith Ghost of Christmas Future
Alessandro (Ali) Millican Young Ebenezer Scrooge/Boy
Adam Mykris Ebenezer Scrooge
Jim Poland Mr. Currier/Guest Two/Second Businessman
Carly Shearer Fred’s Partner/Third Businessman
Amelia Simmons Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Dilber
Kiera Spinelli Belle Whittington/Miss Mangle
Denise Sudell Jacob Marley/Guest One/First Businessman
Janay Thomas First Narrator/Martha Cratchit/Miss Ives
Archibald (Will) Wertz Tiny Tim Cratchit
Amanda Wesley Ghost of Christmas Past
Matthew (Matt) Williams Young Scrooge

Rehearsal Photos