A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Play The Shakespeare Tavern, 12/5-23

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents the 10th Anniversary of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, running December 5-23, 2013, with additional performances: Tuesday December 17, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices) 7:30pm; Wednesday December 18, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices) 7:30pm; Monday December 23, 2013 (Saturday night ticket prices) 2pm; and Monday December 23, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices) 7:30pm. Directed by J. Tony Brown.

A Holiday Tradition at The Shakespeare Tavern, ASC is proud of this very special adaptation of a timeless classic. A handful of actors bring the wondrous art of storytelling to life, transporting you to Scrooge's London counting house that fateful Christmas when Scrooge meets three Ghosts and a certain little boy named Tiny Tim. This enchanting holiday experience will bring the magic of the season to Scrooge, to The Tavern, and to you. Join us for some Dickens, a bit of song, and a lot of holiday cheer.

Join the cast and crew members for a lively Question and Answer session on Sunday December 15 after the show!

Performance days & times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 6:30 PM; 10 AM most Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Additional show times added for the following production:

A Christmas Carol - 7:30pm performances
Tuesday December 17, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices)
Wednesday December 18, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices)

Monday December 23, 2013 (Saturday night ticket prices)

A Christmas Carol - 2pm performance (Food available from 12:45pm)
Monday December 23, 2013 (Friday night ticket prices)

All regular (non-preview) Thursday shows are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Except for A Christmas Carol when all Thursdays (except for the preview) are $24 Main/$20 Box/$15 Balcony. Friday night (and December 17, 18, 23 (2pm): Main: $32, Box: $26, Balcony: $22. Saturday night (and December 20, 21, 22, 23 (7:30pm) and February 14, 2014: Main: $36, Box: $30, Balcony: $24. Sunday night: Main: $28, Box: $22, Balcony: $15. An 8% sales tax is added on top of all purchases made at The Shakespeare Tavern.

Discount Ticket Options: $15 for Previews (unless otherwise noted); Student/Educator prices: $5 off per price level per night except in the Balcony on Thursdays and Sundays. Not valid on Saturday nights. $14 for 10am matinees. $3 off for Military, Seniors, Groups of 10 or more, except in the Balcony on Thursdays and Sundays. Promotional discount offers are not valid closing weekend of a performance.

Purchase tickets online for most performances at www.shakespearetavern.com.

Accessibility and The Shakespeare Tavern: The Shakespeare Tavern is handicapped accessible. Please let the box office know if you have any special needs that we should be aware of in order to make your Shakespeare Tavern experience the very best we can. Our handicapped entrance ramp/parking is located directly behind our building. Once you turn onto Renaissance Parkway from Peachtree Street, you will turn right onto Courtland Street. The Tavern's back entrance will be immediately on your right once you clear the building on the corner and the traffic poles. The turn comes up quickly, so please drive slowly. Handicapped parking is directly in front of the ramp, behind our building.

Location: The New American Shakespeare Tavern is located at 499 Peachtree Street, NE, just four blocks south of The Fox Theater and directly across the street from Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Parking: In the evening, we recommend parking in the Emory University Hospital Midtown Parking Deck located directly across the street from the front doors of The Shakespeare Tavern on Peachtree Street. Regular parking price is $5.

DO NOT park on Pine Street or in the empty parking lots on Pine Street. Your car might be booted if you park in these lots.

Food and Beverage Service: The Tavern opens one hour and fifteen minutes before the performance for food and beverage service. Chef for a Night provides a British-pub-style menu for dinner. The Tavern has a beer, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drink bar that serves Bass and Guinness on tap.

Seating and Box Office: Seating is done on a "first come, first served" basis within each designated section. Table seating is limited however all seats can accommodate food and beverages. For reservations or more information, call or email The Tavern Box Office at 404.874.5299 or boxoffice@shakespearetavern.com or order tickets on-line at www.shakespearetavern.com.

The Shakespeare Tavern is a registered 501 ( C ) 3 non-profit organization and is a member of The Actor's Equity Association, the professional union of actors and stage managers.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company (ASC) at The New American Shakespeare Tavern is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Major support is provided by the Fulton County Commission under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. Major support also is provided by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. But, PRIMARILY, ASC is funded through the generous support provided by people just like you through the Shakespeare Club, the Royals and the Exceptions.

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