A Christmas Carol
At A Contemporary Theatre
By Dan Larsen, for SeattleInsider.com
Originally published by Cox Interactive Media

Along with Seattle Opera's version of "The Nutcracker" and the Seattle Choral Company's roundup of holiday favorites and carols, A Contemporary Theatre's annual production of "A Christmas Carol" is a requisite element of the holiday season in Seattle.

The sets moan and groan with marvelous drama, the ghosts thrash and wail with spirited energy, off-set sound effects rumble throughout, the supporting cast provides just the right level of holiday merriment, and the lead cast often puts in some of the best renditions of the play's legendary characters you are ever likely to see. The (no doubt holey) shoes of last year's Ebenezer were filled by John Procaccino, who fused the character with a perfect balance of fear and curmudgeonly resilience.

Tickets are on sale now, and are available through Tickets.com, or at the ACT box office.

Visit A Contemporary Theatre's Web site for more information.

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