A Christmas Carol: Scrooge Not Included
Tonight’s Scrooge Could Be YOU!
The BIT presents
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge Not Included
Written & Directed by Patrick Stinson
Three actors. One audience member. A Christmas classic like never before.
Center stage sits a waiting Victorian top hat. Why? Because thirty seconds before curtain, our diva leading man decided he "doesn't do black box" and bolted!
In A Christmas Carol: Scrooge Not Included, the show must go on—even when the cast is down to three frantic actors (Emily Huenecke, Thurston Stevenson, and Ross Cheairs), a rolling costume rack, live kitchen-pan and handbell Foley effects, and a slide whistle. To save Charles Dickens' masterpiece right here in Aurora, our trio turns to the crowd every performance to crown a brand-new star: Tonight’s Scrooge could be YOU!
Why Your Holiday Crew Needs to Be Here
Never the Same Show Twice: One audience member steps into the spotlight each performance to be Scrooge!
Three-Actor Quick-Change Chaos: Watch Emily Huenecke, Thurston Stevenson, and Ross Cheairs sprint behind the curtains through dozens of iconic Dickensian roles—from Jacob Marley in forty pounds of chains to Fezziwig, Belle, the Christmas Spirits, and Tiny Tim.
Lo-Fi Spectacle, Real Holiday Heart: Live bells and pans, scratchy doodle projections, and backstage misfires collide with the genuine warmth, wit, and redemption of Dickens' classic tale.
Full Bar: Grab craft beer, wine, holiday cocktails, or sodas from The Bit Theater bar before curtain and during intermission.
Tonight’s Scrooge Could Be YOU! (Or Definitely Not?)
100% Volunteer Only: Prefer to stay cozy in your seat? Breathe easy—we never pull unwilling guests onstage.
Zero Memorization Required: Feeling bold? You don't have to memorize a word! Being able to read is a plus.
VIP Star Perks: Tonight's volunteer scores instant Aurora celebrity status, a complimentary VIP Intermission Drink Voucher on the house (or a giant soda!), and legendary #YourBitOnStage bragging rights.
Cast & Creative Team
Scrooge: One Brave Audience Member!
Prompter, Ghost of Christmas Past, Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present, Mrs. Cratchit & more: Emily Huenecke
Bob Cratchit, Nephew Fred, Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come & more: Thurston Stevenson
Narrator, Live Foley Artist, Little Fan, Belle, Old Joe & more: Ross Cheairs
Written & Directed by: Patrick Stinson
Stage Manager: Becky Gordon
Performance Schedule
Saturday, December 12 • 8:00 PM (Opening Night)
Sunday, December 13 • 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Friday, December 18 • 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 20 • 2:00 PM (Closing Matinee)
Tickets & Know Before You Go
Admission: $20 Adults • $10 Youth (17 & under).
Format: Family-friendly, full-length comedy in Two Acts (includes a 15-minute intermission).
Venue: The Bit Theater — 4034 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL.
Holiday Parties & Groups (20+): Hosting an office party or family holiday outing? Contact us about reserved group seating and pre-paid Drink Ticket Bundles. info@bitimprov.org
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