A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Written, directed by, and starring, Ira David Wood III

Durham Performance Schedule
(Performed at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Downtown Durham)
December 5 - 7, 2008

Performance Times & Dates:

To Be Announced

Raleigh Performance Schedule
(Performed at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts' Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Raleigh)
December 9 - 17, 2008

Performance Times & Dates:

7pm: December 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 & 17

2pm: December 13 & 14

Theatre In The Park's original musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens and adapted for the stage by Ira David Wood III, first premiered in 1974. It has been performed each year since, and has become the theatre's major fundraiser. Approximately 30,000 people attend the local production run in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This year's run will mark the 34th Anniversary of a show that has become a holiday tradition in the Southeast. Thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC for their generious donation for our scenic backdrops by designer Mark Pirolo. Our beautiful costumes, designed by award-winning Hollywood designer, Rita Riggs, will return as well.

Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history," A Christmas Carol has enjoyed critically acclaimed tours to England and France. (One British reviewer wrote: "Given a West End theatre, this show could run for years!")

This particular musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol has an extremely impressive list of former cast members, among them: Bobby Bowman, Rita Glynn, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Kennedy, Terrence Mann, Frankie Muniz, Patrick Stogner, Evan Rachel Wood & Ira David Wood IV.

The annual company and crew is made up of approximately 90 people—most of them volunteers. There is a five week rehearsal period. The show is mounted in period style, with lavish costumes, set, music, and lighting—and is traditionally presented in Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 2,400.

For the past 33 years, the production's director and star has been Ira David Wood III - "one of the finest actors this state has ever produced." His portrayal of Scrooge has now been seen and enjoyed by millions.

Advance ticket sales for season members are handled exclusively by Theatre In The Park. Season Members are permitted to order up to 20 tickets per season membership. Ticket sales to the General Public are handled by the box office at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts Box Office and TicketMaster.

Ticketing Information
Watch this space for information on tickets for A Christmas Carol 2008.

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Please contact Adam Twiss for more information.