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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Told by Jefferson Mays

Tue 16 Dec - Sun 21 Dec
Tue Dec 16
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Sun Dec 21

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By Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, and Michael Arden
Directed by Barry Edelstein
Roda Theatre

Special limited engagement

Berkeley Rep will present a limited engagement of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story by Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, and Michael Arden, directed by Barry Edelstein. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) plays over 50 roles in this virtuosic master class in performance that must be seen to be believed.

Please note: This extraordinary, limited-run engagement is not part of our subscription packages. Subscribers can log in to purchase tickets.

Production information

  • Runtime: 80 minutes; no intermission
  • Age recommendation: Suitable for ages 12 and up

 

Events and extras

  • Live Piano Bar: Join us on Dec 19 for a preshow evening at Michael’s Second Act as we welcome Dennis Palmieri to the piano bar ahead of the 8pm performance of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story. Dennis Palmieri is a San Francisco-based singer and cabaret performer offering holiday classics, seasonal favorites, and a selection of his own original songs. His debut EP Avenues is available on all music streaming platforms. This event is free and open to the public with RSVP. Admission to the evening’s performance requires a separate ticket.

Who’s who

Cast

Jefferson Mays

 

Creative team

Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, and Michael Arden | Playwrights
Barry Edelstein | Director
Russell Champa | Lighting Design
Moira Gleason | Stage Manager

The actor and stage manager on this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Season presenting sponsor

Peet’s Coffee

Season sponsor

I Fly OAK

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Berkeley Rep is wheelchair accessible and offers assistive listening devices (ALDs), closed captioning, and audio description for the hearing-impaired.

Health and safety

In the 2025/26 season, masks are encouraged for all performances, but are required in our theatres on select Sunday and Tuesday performances.

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