“Out of what is old, something new may yet be made.”
Coming December 7-22 to Franklin, Tennessee.
Christmas Eve arrives in Victorian London, but the miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge isn’t having any of it. He’d rather support prisons than feed his own apprentice or celebrate the season. But he will be haunted by a parade of spirits before the sun comes up on Christmas Day, and in their wake, even the coldest heart may yet be changed.
Charles Dickens’ story is a timeless classic, reminding us that our past need not define us, our future is not yet written, and the present is a priceless gift.
From the creative team behind The Hiding Place, Frankenstein, and The Battle of Franklin, comes a sumptuous production of a beloved tale. This Christmas, Rabbit Room Theatre and Matt Logan Productions present a fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Tickets on sale now.
Order the script
A. S. Peterson’s original script is now available to purchase. This paperback includes the new stageplay adaptation of A Christmas Carol as well as the original text from Charles Dickens.
A free discussion guide is available to download as a companion for engaging with the story and script in an educational setting.
PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES
WATCH THE TRAILER
Rabbit Room Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL has been in development for over a year. This vision of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale has been a dream collaboration between playwright A. S. Peterson and director Matt Logan, the creative team behind The Hiding Place, Frankenstein, and The Battle of Franklin.
This adaptation presents an opportunity to bring Rabbit Room Theatre’s creative vision to bear the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the forces that have shaped him, and the forces that will reshape him.
Over the course of months of script and movement workshops, Peterson, Logan, and some of Nashville’s finest acting talent have honed and refined the story into a powerful vision of this familiar story.
The show will premiere at the FSSD Performing Arts Center in Franklin, Tennessee, on December 7th and will run through December 22nd. Tickets are available now.
About the Cast
henry o. arnold
Henry O. Arnold received his B.A. from Pepperdine University and his Master of Fine Arts degree at U.N.C. Chapel Hill. His career as an actor/author spans over five decades with multiple stage and film credits. His most recent production with Rabbit Room Theatre was The Hiding Place. He is the author of the multi-volume biblical/historical fiction series entitled The Song of Prophets and Kings. The final book in the series entitled, The Lion of Judah, will be available May of 2025. He is also the author of The Mercy Seat now available wherever books are sold. When not writing he can be found hiking on a trail somewhere in the world. Get a more detailed look at his creative life by visiting www.henryoarnold.com
ruthy Berends
Ruthy Berends is thrilled to be back in the theatre after several years of focusing on film and television. Recent credits include the series Way Back In the Woods and True Darkness, short films Muted and Grant Us Eyes, as well as various music videos and regional commercials. She is a proud alumna of Calvin College and currently trains at The Studio For Acting.
Jennifer whitcomb-oliva
Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva is an interdisciplinary artist from Nashville, Tennessee. She received her degree in Theatre Performance and Dance from Austin Peay State University. Regional Credits include: Mrs. Flopsy/The Flopsy Bunnies, Lion/The Wizard Of Oz (Nashville Children’s Theatre); Grandpa/The Trail To Oregon (Street Theatre Company); Ouiser Boudreaux/Steel Magnolias, Stepmother/Cinderella (Studio Tenn); Land Lady/Lula Buffington, Violet (Nashville Reperatory); Other credits include: Frankie J. Pierce/One Vote Won, (Nashville Opera); Lady Day, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (Wild Card Production); Tasha, Motherhood: The Musical (Faby Baby Productions).
Kim Bretton
Kim Bretton’s credits include Mdm Thenardier/Les Mis, Baker’s Wife/Into the Woods, Yente/Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs C/Christmas Carol, Narrator/The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Becky/Becky's New Car, Ursula/Vincent in Brixton. West End credits include Mrs Johnston/Blood Brothers, Linda Gail Lewis/Great Balls of Fire, Patsy Cline/Only the Lonely, Edgar/King Lear, Beverly/Abigail’s Party. Director of Spamalot and My Fair Lady for Studio Tenn. Kim has worked as the dialect coach for just about every company in Nashville and continues to be a full time commercial and audiobook voice actor. She is a recipient of Nashville Scene’s Best Actress award and Broadway World awards as well as countless awards in the voice over industry including Audie, Headphones, Indy Ink and Crown Heart.
Jonah Jackson
Jonah Jackson is grateful to be a part of developing another production with Rabbit Room Theatre! He is a Tennessee native and graduate of Lipscomb University. Select credits include: The Hiding Place (Rabbit Room Theatre), Gingerbread Kid, The Wizard of Oz, The Elves and the Shoemaker (Nashville Children’s Theatre), Avenue Q, 9 to 5, Mary Poppins (Nashville Rep), Rome & Juliet, Macbeth, The Winter’s Tale (Nashville Shakespeare Festival), and The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe (Studio Tenn).
morgan davis
Morgan Davis is based in New York City and Nashville and holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Belmont University. Previous credits include Jill Tanner/Butterflies are Free at Judson Theatre Company, Lavinia/Titus Andronicus and Rosaline/Love’s Labour’s Lost at Island Shakespeare Festival, Secret Soldiers at Nashville Children’s Theatre, Elizabeth Lavenza in an original adaptation of Frankenstein at Studio Tenn, Juliet/Romeo & Juliet, Lady Macbeth/Macbeth (Nashville Shakespeare Festival), Brooke/Noises Off and Marianne Dashwood/Sense & Sensibility (Nashville Repertory Theatre).
Further cast announcements yet to come . . .
About the VEnue
A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed at the FSSD Performing Arts Center, a beautiful 485-seat theater located at 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, Tennessee. Free parking is available adjacent to the theater.
For more information about the FSSD Performing Arts Center, visit the website.
