Marley, Scrooge’s long-dead partner, warns him that three ghosts will visit him in Portland Stage Company’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. Marley and Scrooge are played by Daniel Noel and Tom Ford, respectively. The show runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 23 at 25A Forest Ave., Portland. For tickets and showtimes, call 774-0465 or visit www.portlandstage.org.