December 1 – 30, 2022
American Shakespeare Center’s beloved holiday tradition A Christmas Carol returns to the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton December 1-30. Every performance begins with a rousing singalong of holiday tunes led by the cast, and then immerses the audience in Charles Dickens’ tale of transformation and joy, as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future take miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on the ride of his miserable, money-grubbing life.
As the American Shakespeare Center players tell the tale of stingy Scrooge onstage this December, the Blackfriars Playhouse lobby will be a place of giving and good will through ASC’s Project Goodfellow. Initiated in 2018 by American Shakespeare Center cast member Constance Swain, ASC’s Project Goodfellow partners with local organizations in the spirit of giving and gratitude. This season, Project Goodfellow supports Valley Mission and, from December 2-30, the ASC will collect coats and much needed winter accessories. Bins will be in the lobby of the playhouse and patrons are encouraged to bring their donations when they come to see the show.
Tickets for this holiday favorite sell out early, so make your plans now!
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Artistic Team
Charlie Mooz is a dedicated Assistant Stage Manager and actor with experience in both classic and contemporary theatre.
Stephanie Holladay Earl is an accomplished actor, director, choreographer, & educator with over 15 years of experience, known for her impactful work.
THIS SEASON: Assistant Director OTHER THEATER: Gower in Pericles (Mary Baldwin University S&P); Claudius in Hamlet (Seton Hill University); Sarah in Company (Seton Hill University), Perdita in The Winter’s Tale (Seton …
THIS SEASON: Costume Designer for A Christmas Carol
Assistant Costume Designer
THIS SEASON: Assistant Costume Designer for A Christmas Carol
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Jess Snellings is is a versatile performer and theatre artist whose dynamic talent shines in productions at ASC and beyond.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
Sam Moss is a woodworker and singer-songwriter who has worked as a Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
Doreen Bechtol is a seasoned movement consultant, actor, and educator with extensive experience in theatre, choreography, and original devised works.
Cast
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol
Molly Martinez-Collins is an accomplished actor who brings heartfelt performances to ASC and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Composer, Music Director
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
Sam Saint Ours is a talented actor and music director known for his dynamic performances and musical contributions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Ronald Román-Meléndez is an accomplished actor with over 30 previous roles at the American Shakespeare Center.
THIS SEASON: Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge – A Christmas Carol
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
THIS SEASON: Soothsayer and Trebonius in Julius Caesar, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Amy Ippolito is an actor and former American Shakespeare Center Acting Fellow.
Molly Minter is an Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center.
Pete Sheldon is a versatile performer and musician whose passion for Shakespearean theatre and dynamic storytelling shine at ASC and beyond.
* Actors' Equity Association (AEA)