A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Daily Herald - Recommended

"...Ragan's solidly entertaining production has a spectral sensibility that reminds us Dickens' redemption tale is fundamentally a ghost story. And a scary one at that thanks in part to admirable work by designers Levi Wilkins and Daniel Etti-Williams."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...The heartwarming story “A Christmas Carol” is told with masterful distinction in this 85-minute presentation at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center, in Arlington Heights. Bolstered by exceptional acting, singing, and dancing, this splendid production is one that you and your children must see! True in language and cadence to the novel penned by Charles Dickens, this holiday treat brims with traditional Christmas carols and native English folk dances which date from the 1840s."

Chicago On Stage - Highly Recommended

"...Scooge’s story is the very embodiment of the spirit of the season, so it isn’t surprising to find multiple versions of it playing on Chicago’s stages. What joy to discover that this one, out in the northwest suburbs, hits the (door)nail on the head and proves that Dickens’ tale doesn’t require a huge budget to succeed brilliantly."

Life and Times - Recommended

"...Ragan’s direction of “A Christmas Carol” at Metropolis is a bit like a Bedazzler. He carefully adds sparkly and shiny bobbles to the fabric of the entertainment package – some funny and some heartfelt. I, for one, look forward to seeing more directorial efforts from Ragan. I can only imagine the degree of brilliance Ragan will be capable of with a stronger script to work with."