The opening night gala of Theatre 29’s next production, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, will be sponsored by Morongo Basin Relay for Life. Opening night is November 15. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The evening will start with heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There will be a silent auction with a variety of items up for bid. All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets for opening night only are $25 and can be purchased from Diane Durden, 760-218-4584; Cheryl Gillon, 760-586-2185; or Maxine Perket at the Hare’s End, 760-367-4243. “A Christmas Carol” plays weekends for five weeks through December 14. Directed by Rob Wanless, this Christmas classic tells the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, a miserly old gentleman with a passionate dislike toward Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley. Scrooge is then visited by 3 ghosts that night. The experience transforms Scrooge who then sets about helping the poor, enjoying life, and celebrating Christmas. Tickets for performances other than opening night are $8 to $12 and can be reserved by calling 760-361-4151, or online at theatre29.org.
