A Christmas Carol In The Dark presented by Theatre in the Dark at Live Online

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...Most impressive is how a cast of four people-two men and two women-exude so much expression as they change their voices to suit the various characters they play. Bradberry stars as the crotchety and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a sparkling performance. Gordon plays Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's nephew Fred, and others. Sarah Althen performs as the Spirit of Christmas Past, Belle, and the Cratchit children. Kathleen Puls Andrade personifies the Spirit of Christmas present, Mrs. Fezziwig, and Mrs. Cratchit. Three narrators are involved in this retelling, known as Heart (Andrade), Brain (Gordon), and Legs (Althen), all of whom read the descriptions of sets and characters and explain how Scrooge takes part in the action. The rotating narrative is very inventive: It captures our attention and holds our interest."

Rescripted - Highly Recommended

"...A Christmas Carol is a classic because of the ways it shows how we can redeem ourselves from the capitalist and individualistic impulses society forces on us. Theatre In The Dark takes this classic holiday ghost story back to its collaborative and engaging roots, proving that dynamic theatre can be virtually created. Charles Dickens would definitely approve."

Chicago Theater and Arts - Recommended

"...Dickens and the cast of Theater in the Dark also pull at our heart strings through the now iconic character of Tiny Tim who, in contrast to Scrooge, has come to exemplify innocent good cheer in the face of adversity and demonstrates that love does not require monetary wealth but can be given freely in abundance."

PicksInSix - Highly Recommended

"...During a pandemic season of new and classic versions of the show, Theatre in the Dark—whose specialty is atmospheric audio dramas best enjoyed with no distractions and the lights off—create a fascinating live experience that has the immediacy and excitement of the theatrical kind at a pay-what-you-can ticket that is certainly worthy of your support."