Portland Playhouse Presents: A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens

Adaptation and Original Lyrics by Rick Lombardo Original Music by Anna Lackaff and Rick Lombardo Music Arrangements by Anna Lackaff

Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2025

Directed by Charles Grant

The story begins with Scrooge, who is known for his cold heart and his lack of compassion for others. He is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the consequences of his selfish ways. Throughout the night, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, who take him on a journey through time and space to show him the true meaning of Christmas.

By Charles Dickens Adaptation and Original Lyrics by Rick Lombardo 

Original Music by Anna Lackaff and Rick Lombardo 

Music Arrangements by Anna Lackaff

Director: Charles Grant^

Music Director: DeReau K. Farrar

Stage Manager & Dialect Consultant: Cassie Greer*

Assistant Stage Managers: Hayley Lamsma & Thyra Hartshorn*

Aerial Consultant: Christina Riccetti

Cultural Competency Consultant: Keela Johnson

Production Child Wrangler: Tabitha Wells

Director of Production: Thyra Hartshorn

Costume Designer: Dayna Lucas

Lighting Designer: Samantha Kemp

Costume Assistant: Maia Denzler^

Original Lighting Designer: Solomon Weisbard

Head Electrician: Joshua Yoon

Audio/Video Engineer: Saibi Khalsa

Production Intern: Yoav Dahan