Cygnet’s holiday smash hit is back for its fifth season! Bring the family back to enjoy the holiday classic adapted from Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption. Step into a Victorian Christmas card for a unique storytelling experience that is sure to delight the entire family! Read on to find out what A Christmas Carol cast answered to our Holiday Q&A.

Melinda Gilb

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? I really appreciate when I receive gifts. I guess it was the best because it was completely not expected but when I was about 6 or 7, Santa surprised my brother and I with new bikes. Big bikes! After we had opened all of our gifts, my parents asked my brother and I to gather up all the paper and take it into the garage. When we opened the door…there they were. Bright shiny new bikes! The worst if I have to pick was my brother once gave me a $.79 bottle of clear nail polish. I don’t remember what I got him but I spent at least $2.50 on his gift. Mind we were very young but come on, clear nail polish? At least he could have bought color nail polish!

What is your least favorite holiday food? Eggnog. I used to love it, now not so much.

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? I know this is going to sound so corny but I honestly love telling the story of A Christmas Carol. Its message is timeless and just as relevant today as the day it was written.

You’re walking down the street, feeling great – what holiday song would be playing in the background? What is your most cringe-worthy holiday song? Anything from A Charlie Brown Christmas puts me in the best mood. I listen to it year round. The cringe-worthy holiday song, and I don’t care who is singing it has got to be “Santa Baby”. Yuck!

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” Baby Jesus!        

Megan Carmitchel

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? Honestly nothing stands out as my worst holiday gift! The best holiday gift I ever received was a handmade wooden music stand that my dad made for me in 5th grade when I was learning to play the violin.

What is your least favorite holiday food? My least favorite holiday food is fruitcake!

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? We like to have the kids pick out toys to donate to other children in need. We also participate in a family serve day.

What is your most cringe-worthy holiday song? “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus” it has always made me cringe!

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” My family and the traditions we have created together over the years really make the Christmas season for me.

Tom Stephenson

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? Too many to chose from. For the sake of this exercise let’s say the best one was a French horn. The worst would be playing one of those swapping gift games and ending up with a can of tomato soup.

What is your least favorite holiday food? Eggnog. Hands down.

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? Performing.

You’re walking down the street, feeling great – what holiday song would be playing in the background? What is your most cringe-worthy holiday song? Winter Wonderland is my Christmas soundtrack. “Fum, Fum, Fum” is a little cringe-worthy.

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” Candles.

David McBean

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? The best gift I have received is being welcomed into another family’s Christmas celebrations. The worst was a laminated map of the world.

What is your least favorite holiday food? Anything with meat.

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? Doing A Christmas Carol and serving as a music director for the church where I work.

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” My “A Christmas Carol” family.

Charles Evans Jr.

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? I think I can answer both of those! Best: Day 1 – The whole family home for the holidays. Worst: Day 6 – The whole family home for the holidays.

What is your least favorite holiday food? Eggnog! I swear it tastes like liquefied bubble gum.

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? There is a great quote from Patton Oswalt as he is describing our world… “It’s Chaos, be kind”. The holidays are my annual reminder to practice kindness to all those that I meet.

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” A Christmas Carol! There is a reason this story has been retold countless times since its creation. The message is a powerful one and it is a pleasure getting to share it every year.

Patrick McBride

What are the best and worst holiday gifts you’ve ever received? I can’t recall but the best gift I’ve ever given to someone was Paisley (rest her soul) an adorable miniature Labradoodle.

What is your least favorite holiday food? Fruitcake.

What is your favorite way to serve others during the holidays (and beyond)? Performing in A Christmas Carol.

Finish this thought, “It wouldn’t be Christmas without _____.” Asking my daughter if she’s been good or bad according to Santa.

Catch A Christmas Carol through December 30th.