FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players will present a true Victorian tradition, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” from Thursday, Dec. 10, to Saturday, Dec. 19, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

 The story is a familiar one. Ebenezer Scrooge (Gordon LePage) receives a visit from four spirits one Christmas Eve, each determined to change his ways — particularly the way he treats humble clerk Bob Crachit (Robin Lisherness). It takes the combined efforts of The Ghost of Christmas Past (Rebecca Beaudoin), The Ghost of Christmas Present (John Dube) and their morbid compatriots to send the miserly one down a different path.

Authentic Victorian songs featuring quartet Dan Woodward, Laura Church, Sarah Sloane and Matthew Black add an extra dimension to the show, directed and adapted for the stage by Jayne Decker. The cast and chorus include 40 area actors and singers. Music is by Jane Parker and costuming by Jeff Watts.

Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 12 and 17, 18, 19; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in Alumni Theater. Tickets range from $8 to $14, with a discount on opening night. Tickets may be purchased at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers in the downtown, or reserved by calling 778-7084 (listen carefully to the message for details).