Marley, the three Christmas ghosts, the Cratchits, and Tiny Tim are all back to take Scrooge on the ride of his money-grubbing life. Expect to be right in the middle of this beloved tale with new twists, surprises, and a production filled with music and cheer for the whole family.
by MICHAEL CARLETON, JIM FITZGERALD,
and JOHN K. ALVAREZ
Original music by WILL KNAPP
What better way to ring in the holidays than with every Christmas story ever? This fast-paced romp takes you on the Christmas journey of a lifetime, through your favorite holiday classics, and then some. Hold on tight as you take a tinsel-covered rollercoaster ride bursting with laughter, carols, and joy, and prepare to leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Join ASC and Davidson Perry-Miller for this special pre-screening of the Downton Abbey movie - before it's wide release! Grab your 1920's garb and join us for the reception and screening to be held at the Visulite Cinema in downtown Staunton! All proceeds will benefit the American Shakespeare Center.
Come celebrate with us! ASC will honor award-winning actors Paul Gross and Martha Burns alongside long-time regional arts supporters Chris and Betsy Little at the Annual Gala! The event will celebrate new artistic director Ethan McSweeny’s first season and feature both ASC’s resident company and touring troupe, as well as members of the world-class Heifetz Institute, in a special Gala performance at the Blackfriars Playhouse. Get your tickets now to partake in the dinner, drinks, dancing, and performances!
Find out what American Shakespeare Center has to offer during Queen City Mischief and Magic weekend!
We create stage magic year round, but during QCMM we get to perform a special kind of magic with visitors to Staunton. Join us at our special events and performances for wizards, muggles, and magical beings of all ages!
Renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen provides his unique and cunning insight prior to the evening’s performance. Including appearances from special guest speakers and artists, Ralph’s charm and good humor make this entertaining and enlightening lectures series a Blackfriars Playhouse favorite.
On Sunday mornings, ASC Education staff or special guests lead you on an exciting adventure to explore one of the season's shows through an ever-changing lens!
A special Summer presentation by the ASC National Tour troupe! A 90 minute adaptation of Shakespeare's mischievous comedy is a tribute to humankind's power of imagination, and reveals that the "course of true love" can alter with just one touch of magic.
Note: Some instances may be full-length versions of the play. Please check before purchasing tickets.
Join us this Sunday at 10:30am for a special Discovery Space: Ethan McSweeny in conversation with actor Paul Gross (featuring a screening of an episode of the cult-hit TV show Slings & Arrows!) Free and open to the public, reservations required.
