MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth will stage “Every Christmas Story Ever Told…(and then some!)” at Cumston Hall this holiday season.

The production,  ia fast, furious and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions, open on Friday, Nov. 27  and runs through Dec. 6. Tickets are $25.

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” for the umpteenth time, three brave actors decided to perform every Christmas story ever told — add a sprinkling of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop-culture, and every carol ever sung — and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season.

Santy Claus, Rudolph (or in this case Gustav), the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character makes an appearance in this racy comedy that, according to Kelly Monaghan of TheOtherOrlando, “will have you laughing harder than spiked eggnog.”

The cast features James Noel Hoban, Ian Kramer and Grace Bauer. It is directed by Dawn McAndrews with set and lights by Jim Alexander, costume design by Elizabeth Rocha and sound design by Elizabeth Nelson.

The production is recommended for ages 13 and older.

A preview of the play will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26; opening night is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 3, Dec. 4 and Dec 5; and at 1 p.m. Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5 and 6.

 For calendar and reservations, please contact the TAM box office at 207-933-9999 or visit www.theateratmonmouth.org.

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