Matthew Delamater as Christmas Present and Joel Leffert as Scrooge in a scene from the The Public Theatre adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” Submitted photo

This holiday season, for one weekend only, The Public Theatre will present its acclaimed adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” onstage from Dec. 13-15. This inventive version, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was developed at The Public Theatre by former Executive/Co-Artistic Director Christopher Schario and has since been published and performed by theatres around the world.

This version begins with a child reading Dickens’ novel as five actors and a fiddler suddenly appear to coax him into joining the story. Live music and sound effects create a magical atmosphere, bringing the story to life in a way you’ve never seen before.

Leading the cast is Broadway actor Joel Leffert in the role of Scrooge. Joel understudied Patrick Stuart and Ian McKellen on Broadway as well as performing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Other returning cast members include Russell Berrigan as Marley/Cratchit, Matthew Delamater as Fred/Christmas Present, Sheila Stasack as Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit, McKenna Canty as Belle/Fan, and local young actor Simon Golob as Tiny Tim. Live fiddling will be done by Edward Little H.S. junior Nessa Sammuel.

Performances are planned at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets are available online at thepublictheatre.org or by calling the box office at 207-782-3200. The Public Theatre is located at 31 Maple St., Lewiston.