"Inspired and inventive...this adaptation resonates as much today as in 1840s England." - The New York Times

"Performed by an excellent six-person cast, this production is thoroughly theatrical, frequently delightful, and ultimately ambivalent about Dickens’ message of redemption. The ensemble works together as well as any company I’ve seen." - TheatreIsEasy.com

New Ohio Theatre presents Blessed Unrest

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Adapted by Matt Opatrny from the story by Charles Dickens
Directed and Choreographed by Jessica Burr

Blessed Unrest’s acclaimed retelling of Dickens’ classic is back by popular demand!

Featuring: J.Stephen Brantley, Claire Fort, Tatyana Kot, Becca Schneider, Nathan Richard Wagner, and Joshua Wynter

Ebenezer Scrooge is about to get a wakeup call.

Six actors play thirty-seven characters in this raw, physical and darkly comic story of a man grappling with his life of isolation, and choosing to enact positive change in the troubled world around him.

In 1843, in lieu of publishing a political pamphlet entitled "An Appeal to the People of England on behalf of the Poor Man’s Child", Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol. This adaptation returns to the story’s original intent as an examination of an unjust socioeconomic system that benefits a few at the top while the masses struggle to meet their basic needs. It shows the capacity of an individual to overcome fear, expand their perspective, and take action for others.

Running time: 95 minutes, no intermission All tickets $25. For tickets, click here, or call (866) 811-4111.

Set/Props Design: Neal Wilkinson and Matt Opatrny
Costume Design: Summer Lee Jack and Rebecca Welles
Lighting Design: Jay Ryan
Sound Design: Sam Kusnetz and Beth Lake
Production Stage Manager: Darielle Shandler

Blessed Unrest is in its 15th season of generating original theatre in NYC and touring internationally. They create safe environments where dangerous things can happen, producing dynamic, disciplined, and exuberant new works for the stage with their diverse ensemble. They teach their approach to physical and devised theatre at universities across the country. Among their awards are four NY Innovative Theatre Awards including the Cino Fellowship for Sustained Excellence (twelve total nominations), and the LPTW Lucille Lortel Award. blessedunrest.org