‘Christmas Carol' on stage

Sussex — Following its tradition, the Tri-State Actors Theater revival of Christopher Schario’s “A Christmas Carol” will be staged Dec. 14 through 30 at the historic Crescent Theater on 74 Main Street in Sussex Borough. This adaptation of the familiar Charles Dickens tale is performed by six actors who portray all of Dickens’ characters: the miserly Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Artistic Director and Tri-State founder Paul Meacham directs and plays Scrooge, a lonely miser, who, through the help of spirits and visions, finds a second chance to become a loving, generous human being. Opening Night is Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. A Meet the Artists reception and refreshments will follow the performance. Additional performance dates and times are Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.; Fridays, Dec. 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Dec. 15, 22 and 29; Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.; Sundays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices for all performances are: $27, $25 for senior citizens 60 and over, and $17 for students (college students will need ID.) Tickets for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. are $18 and $17 for students. Tickets are available on-line at www.tristateactorstheater.org, by calling the Box Office at 973 875-2950 or by stopping by the theater. Reservations are recommended for all performances. Large print programs, wheelchair access and elevator service are available for patrons with special needs. Free parking is available at the Municipal Parking Lot on Harrison Street, directly behind the theater. Handicap parking is available on Main Street.