Sierra Madre Playhouse To Present Interactive Adaptation Of ‘A Christmas Carol’

SIERRA MADRE, CA — Will & Co.'s interactive adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” is coming to town next month for one performance only.

The Sierra Madre Playhouse is set to host the classic holiday production at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $25.

Designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, the performance combines narration, key scenes and historical context to tell Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, organizers said. Children will be invited onstage to participate alongside professional actors.

Will & Co. was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Colin Cox. The group's repertoire includes adaptations of works by Shakespeare, Dickens, Homer and Cervantes, as well as productions that address social justice.

The theater company has performed across the United States, Europe and Australia.

The playhouse’s holiday season also includes 52 performances of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s “Bob Baker’s Nutcracker,” running Nov. 28 through Jan. 3, 2027. The production is a 1969 marionette adaptation of the ballet.

Comedy troupe 30 Minute Musicals will present a musical parody of “Die Hard” at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5 and 6. Grammy-winning jazz pianist and composer Gregg Karukas will perform “Holiday Jazz” at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

Matt Johnson & the New Jet Set will present “A Jet Set Christmas!” at 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, featuring holiday standards, Christmas carols and audience singalongs.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, and free parking is available.

For tickets and information, call 626-355-4318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.