Park Square’s holiday tradition comes to the Andy Boss Thrust Stage! In this wry riff on Dickens’s immortal tale. Ebenezer Scrooge’s old business partner Jacob Marley travels from the Jaws of Death to the Gates of Hell in hopes of saving himself. Accompanied by a pesky little demon, he embarks on a surprising and touching journey for salvation. Irreverent and funny, this sweet little fable of redemption is a gentle moment in the December bustle worth sharing. “Delectably zany…inspired theatre…gives the audience cause to ache, and to laugh, and in the end, to exalt.”  — Citybeat

JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL Content Analysis

Park Square wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. If you have any questions about the play’s content, please contact Michael-jon Pease, executive director, at 651.767.8497 or pease@parksquaretheatre.org.

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is suitable for adults and children 12+. 

Synopsis

In this wry riff on Dickens’s immortal tale. Ebenezer Scrooge’s old business partner Jacob Marley travels from the Jaws of Death to the Gates of Hell in hopes of saving himself. Accompanied by a pesky little demon he embarks on a surprising and touching journey for salvation. Irreverent and funny this sweet little fable of redemption is a gentle moment in the December bustle worth sharing. Park Square’s holiday tradition comes to the intimacy of the Andy Boss Thrust Stage.

Adult Language

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol contains minimal mild adult language, including two uses of d*mn hell is used five times to designate the location and twice as an expletive.

Violence

A boy is bullied.

Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking

None.

Sexual References/Nudity

None.

Other Mature Themes

Some scenes of the afterlife and references to ghosts and the grotesque may frighten younger children. There is a reference to the death of a character’s mother.

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours including one intermission.

Cast

Crew

Richard Cook – Director and Scenic Designer

Elohim Peña – Assistant Director

Elin Anderson – Costume Designer

C Andrew Mayer – Sound Designer

Michael P. Kittel – Lighting Designer

Laura Topham* – Stage Manager

*member, actors’ equity association

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Opening Night: Friday, Dec 11

Join the cast, director and production team for a champagne party in the lobby after the show.

Free with the price of your ticket! 

Bargain Matinee Performance: Saturday, Dec 12 (2pm) all seats are 99 cents!

Post-show Q & A with the cast: Wednesday, Dec 9 and Sunday, Dec 20 

Discussion with cast members – your chance to ask questions!

Open Captioning: Thursday, Dec 10; Friday, Dec 11; Saturday, Dec 12 (7:30pm) and Sunday, Dec 13

Don’t miss a word as the dialog is projected next to the stage.

SPECIAL OFFERS & BEST PRICES:

Pay What You Will: Wednesday, Dec 16

We have a price for you (yes you), starting at $15!

Use these codes to select your price: P15, P20, P25, P35, P40.

Theatre Fan Night Out: Four Tickets for $99

Use code FAN when ordering. Valid for these performances:

Wednesday, Dec 9 at 7:30pm; Thursday, Dec 10 at 7:30pm;

Saturday, Dec 12 at 7:30pm; Saturday, Dec 19 at 2pm

Age 30 or under? Your tickets are always $21

(standard seating) Use code 30N when ordering.

Above offers not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts.

This show has closed.

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol  |  Dec 9 – 20, 2015 on the ANDY BOSS THRUST STAGE

(enter Hamm Building at 408 St. Peter and take elevators to lower level)

*B valid for matinee performance only   **C valid for evening performance only

Pricing: Standard Seating/Premium Seating

P: Preview  $: Pay What You Will Wednesday  O: Opening Night  D: Post-show Discussion

AD: Audio Description   ASL: American Sign Language  C: Open Captioning

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Opening Night: Friday, Dec 11

Join the cast, director and production team for a champagne party in the lobby after the show.

Free with the price of your ticket! 

Bargain Matinee Performance: Saturday, Dec 12 (2pm) all seats are 99 cents!

Post-show Q & A with the cast: Wednesday, Dec 9 and Sunday, Dec 20 

Discussion with cast members – your chance to ask questions!

Open Captioning: Thursday, Dec 10; Friday, Dec 11; Saturday, Dec 12 (7:30pm) and Sunday, Dec 13

Don’t miss a word as the dialog is projected next to the stage.

SPECIAL OFFERS & BEST PRICES:

Pay What You Will: Wednesday, Dec 16

We have a price for you (yes you), starting at $15!

Use these codes to select your price: P15, P20, P25, P35, P40.

Theatre Fan Night Out: Four Tickets for $99

Use code FAN when ordering. Valid for these performances:

Wednesday, Dec 9 at 7:30pm; Thursday, Dec 10 at 7:30pm;

Saturday, Dec 12 at 7:30pm; Saturday, Dec 19 at 2pm

Age 30 or under? Your tickets are always $21

(standard seating) Use code 30N when ordering.

Above offers not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts.