CYGNET THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE JOAN.

Performances Run From November 26 – December 28, 2025
A Joyful Return of A Christmas Carol, Featuring a New Scrooge for a New Season
SAN DIEGO, CA –  (Oct 28, 2025) Cygnet Theatre celebrates the holiday season with its production of A Christmas Carol, a San Diego favorite for a decade. The Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray, runs from November 26-December 28 on the Joseph Clayes III Theater in The Joan. Opening Night for media is Friday, November 29 at 7:00pm

This reimagined production lights up the stage with breathtaking visuals, joyful music and heartwarming performances. A beloved San Diego tradition, A Christmas Carol is the perfect holiday outing—brimming with festive spirit, timeless storytelling and the promise of hope and redemption for audiences of all ages.

“We are absolutely delighted to bring A Christmas Carol to Point Loma for the 2025 holiday season,” said show director Sean Murray. “This production marks a memorable kickoff to our first holiday season in Arts District Liberty Station. It’s amazing how this timeless story continues to uncover new meaning, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences in our new home at The Joan — complete with a new set and a new Scrooge.”

 

After portraying Bob Cratchit in past Cygnet productions, Patrick McBride now takes on the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Joining him on stage are Eileen Bowman, Megan Carmitchel, Jasmine January, David McBean, Allen Lucky Weaver and now includes Bryan Banville. With the exception of McBride, all actors play multiple roles.

 

With Sean Murray at the helm, the creative team includes scenic design by Andrew Hull, original score by Billy Thompson, lighting design by Colby Freel, sound design by Matt Lescault-Wood, costume design by Jeanne Reith, wig and makeup design by Peter Herman, choreography by Katie Banville,  Original Puppets Designed by Lynne Jennings,  projection design by Blake McCarty, musical direction by Patrick Marion and stage management by Dean Remington.

 

Tickets for A Christmas Carol along with Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 619-337-1525, or by visiting CygnetTheatre.org. Cygnet Theatre is located at 2880 Roosevelt Road in Arts District Liberty Station. Regular ticket prices start at $44.
ABOUT CYGNET THEATRE
Cygnet Theatre is one of Southern California’s premier professional theatre companies, now based at the state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—affectionately known as The Joan—in the heart of San Diego’s historic Arts District Liberty Station. Founded in 2003, Cygnet has built a reputation for bold, inventive productions and a commitment to both classic and contemporary works, presented with a distinctive Off-Broadway sensibility. Producing theatre year-round, Cygnet welcomes more than 50,000 audience members annually and is recognized for its artistic excellence, strong fiscal management, and deep community investment. Its robust education and outreach programs engage tens of thousands of students and residents each year, fostering meaningful access to the arts and cultivating the next generation of theatre lovers.The Joan provides an exceptional patron experience with world-class acoustics, advanced production capabilities, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.

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A Christmas Carol Fact Sheet
WHAT:

Cygnet Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

WHERE:

Cygnet Theatre

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center

Joseph Clayes III Theater

2880 Roosevelt Road

San Diego, CA 92106

WHO:

Director: Sean Murray

Composer: Billy Thompson

Scenic Designer: Andrew Hull

Sound Designer: Matt Lescault-Wood

Costume Designer: Jeanne Reith

Lighting Designer: Colby Freel

Projection Designer: Blake McCarty

Wig/Makeup Designer: Peter Herman

Stage Management: Dean Remington

Assistant Stage Manager: Ali Flores

Original Puppets Designer: Lynne Jennings

 

CAST:

Bryan Banville: Bob Cratchit

Eileen Bowman: Mrs. Dilbur/Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Past

Megan Carmitchel: Belle/Martha Cratchit/Ghost of Christmas Past

Jasmine January: Belinda Cratchit/Lighthousekeeper’s wife/Ghost of Christmas Past

David McBean: Jacob Marley/Dick Wilkins/Ghost of Christmas Present/Undertaker

Patrick McBride: Ebenezer Scrooge

Allen Lucky Weaver: Young Scrooge/Peter Cratchit/Helmsman

 

DATES:

Previews begin: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Opening: Saturday, November 29, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Closes: Sunday, December 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

 

Showtimes:

Wednesdays – Fridays at 7:00 PM

Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Sundays at 2:00 PM

Additional Performance on Tuesday, December 23 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

No performance scheduled for Thursday, December 25

 

PRICE:

Prices start at $44 for adults and half off for children. Discounts available for students and military.