Quincy Museum to present immersive version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 1-2

QUINCY — Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and all the iconic characters of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” come to life during the Quincy Museum’s immersive “A Christmas Carol,” written and directed by Elizabeth Mannhardt, on Dec. 1 and 2 with show times of 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. both nights.

Audience members will tour the ground level of the museum as the beloved “ghost story” unfolds, following Scrooge’s path of regret and redemption. Guests must stand and move throughout the 45-minute performance. Fog machines, strobe lights and potentially frightening theatrical elements will be used during the production.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 217-224-7669 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each performance will be limited to 20 guests each for people ages 15 and up, with the museum maintaining a waiting list for reservations in case of cancellations.

Assisting with the production are:

• Jayden Dreyer-costume design
• Joshua Greenwood-technical effects
• Susan Disselhorst-properties and stage management
• Special assistance from Bobette Cawthon, Lesa Guyer and museum director Barbara Wilkinson-Fletcher.