11 Dec 2017 ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Dec. 19 to benefit children’s program

A touring production of the Charles Dickens story “A Christmas Carol” will visit the University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,  Dec. 19, to benefit the Main Stage Education Series for schoolchildren.

Patrons will get into the Christmas spirit with the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come. Award-winning 40-year theatre veteran Scott H. Severance will perform as Scrooge alongside a group of professional actors. 

The play also features 26 traditional carols of the season woven throughout the classic Dickens’ story.

“Revenue raised from this performance will go directly to support the Main Stage Education Series that introduces children from across Central Arkansas to performing arts,” said Amanda Horton, director of Reynolds Performance Hall. “We’ve seen Main Stage grow tremendously since it began in 2015, but to increase the program’s capacity and serve more schools, we must raise more funds. 

“This benefit performance allows us to host a fantastic show to celebrate the holidays with our community, while also raising funds for an educational program our local schools have found very valuable.”

Tickets range from $30-$40 for the general public and $10 for children. UCA student tickets are $10 with valid student I.D. Call UCA Ticket Central at 501.450.3265 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or toll-free from anywhere in Arkansas at 1.866.810.0012 or visit uca.edu/reynolds.