It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’ve decked the halls of the Blackfriars Playhouse for our favorite holiday tradition, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by James McClure. We’ve also got some free Community Concerts happening this Sunday and next to spread Christmas cheer through music and our Project Goodfellow winter clothing drive is running the entire month (drop off your donation to the bins in the lobby!)

We definitely love the holidays here at ASC and we can’t wait to celebrate with you this month! While you’re here for a visit, why not take care of some of your holiday shopping at the ASC Gift Shop? You’ll support the arts and support local all in one–and we’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Check out our official Holiday Gift Guide 2022 to get some ideas and then visit our online shop to place an order.

FOR THE ASC SUPERFAN:

• A BRAND NEW design of our “We Do It With the Lights On” sweatshirt (pair it with sunglasses or a bumper sticker)
• An ASC branded item so they can show off their Superfan status (like a water tumbler, beanie, baseball hat, thermos, pen, keychain, luggage tag, the list goes on…)
• A Playhouse sticker, greeting card, or postcard

FOR THE HOLIDAY LOVER:

• An all-too-relatable wine glass themed after A Christmas Carol
• A classic ASC brass ornament they can hang on their tree

FOR THE STYLISH SUPPORTER:

• A last-chance shirt from Seasons Past (snag one from their favorite play!)
• A Shakespeare’s Flowers shirt, featuring flowers named in 8 of his plays
• A Blackfriars Playhouse shirt to commemorate your visit to our one-of-a-kind theatre

FOR THE BOOKWORM:

• An addition to their Arden play collection (often considered the best edited editions of Shakespeare’s plays!)
• A book on Shakespeare topics, like Dr. Ralph’s book or this one about directing Shakespeare
• A Shakespeare-themed novel (like this one) or graphic novel (like this one)

FOR THE YOUNG FAN:

• A Shakespeare Finger Puppet for the future actor or director
• A Shakespeare Magnetic Dress-up Kit for the future costume designer
• Something from our youth apparel line, like this The Tempest shirt or this As You Like It shirt, for the future Shakespeare scholar, teacher, performer, or all-around fan

FOR THE FURRY FAN:

• An ASC pet bandana (you especially need this if Shakespeare inspired your pet’s name)

FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPER:

• A sticker or greeting card from Staunton artist Haley Roberts
• Soap from Staunton shop Medieval Fantasies Company
• A watercolor print or postcard by local artist Noelia Nunez

FOR THE COLLECTOR:

• A Shakespearean Insults shot glasses set
• A Shakespeare mug (English Royalty, Shakespeare’s Insults, Lights On, take your pick…)
• A Shakespeare candle

FOR THE STUDENT OR TEACHER:

• An ASC Study Guide to inspire their next play reading
• A Shakespeare journal kit to inspire their inner poet
• A pencil pouch to inspire their next battle of wits

FOR THE EXPERIENCE LOVER:

• An ASC Gift Card (available in any amount!)

To purchase an ASC Gift Card, please stop by or call our Box Office at 1-877-MUCHADO during their open hours and one of our incredible staff members will be happy to assist you. All other ASC Gift Shop items are available via our online store to order for shipment or local pick-up at the Playhouse. You are also welcome to browse the Gift Shop in-person during Box Office hours or during pre-show/intermission if you are attending a performance this month. Happy shopping!

Like this post? Be sure to tag us on social media! Visit the online ASC Gift Shop for all your holiday shopping needs and come see A Christmas Carol, now playing at the Blackfriars Playhouse through December 30. Get tickets today!