Indiana Repertory Theatre Celebrates the Season with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” 2025 Run

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will celebrate in the holiday season with its annual tradition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Oxford Financial. The cherished classic runs November 15 – December 24 on the OneAmerica Financial Stage. Returning to direct for a second year is native Hoosier and IRT’s Associate Artistic Director cara hinh.

The IRT’s adaptation of Dickens’s novella was written by former IRT Artistic Director Tom Haas and produced at the IRT every year from 1980 through 1984. After a twelve-year hiatus, the play was brought back in 1996 and is now making its 34^th appearance. The story shines a light on the power of kindness, love, forgiveness, and change as it follows one man’s journey to redemption.

“Change, the thing that allows Ebenezer his eventual redemption, can feel overwhelming and frightening. However, what the story reminds me is that in community, compassion, and togetherness we find hope,” Director cara hinh said. “Hope will lead us through the long night filled with the ghosts of our past, present and future. With hope and togetherness, I know that we can look at each other, recognize our shared humanity, and build a new day.”

Many actors from previous years are returning to the snow-covered stage, including Ryan Artzberger, Kayla Carter, Kenneth La’Ron Hamilton, Jen Johansen, Rob Johansen, and Natasia Reinhardt. Joining the cast are Hernán Angulo, Cleo Berry, Alyssa Naka Silver, and multiple youth actors: Kerah Jackson, Vivian Morton, Sofia Perlaza, and Cate Thomas. The understudies are Austin Hookfin, Matt Kraft, Isabelle McNamara-Angel, and Sofia Salgado.

The Theatre will host supplemental programming during the run of the show, including Artist Conversations that provide a behind-the-scenes perspective on the production, a Sensory Friendly performance, an ASL/AD performance, and a Holiday Traditions event at the start of the run.

"For more than 30 years, A Christmas Carol has been a treasured tradition at IRT,” Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director Benjamin Hanna said. “We’re looking forward to another holiday season of welcoming back returning families and introducing thousands of young people to this classic work."

Tickets are available now for Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Oxford Financial.