An Annual Provincetown Tradition
Script by Cody Sullivan
Saturday, December 13, from 11 AM to 3 PM (in 30-minute intervals)

$10 per person
Groups limited to 30 participants per timeslot. *Register Below to attend

Experience a fresh, site-specific reimagining of Dickens’ classic in this moving, immersive, and distinctly Provincetown retelling. This isn’t a sit-down show—it’s a guided, progressive outside theatrical journey. Audiences follow Scrooge through the streets of Provincetown, encountering each scene in a new location as the story unfolds around them. Blending humor, social commentary, and community spaces, this updated adaptation brings the themes of community, generosity, and transformation to life in vivid, unexpected ways.

Alston Brown • Andrew Clemons • Austin Tyler • Brittany Rolfs • Bob Keary • Billy Hough • Christopher Armstrong • Declan Mahedy-Carter • Darlene Van Alstyne • Ian Leahy • Jennifer Cabral • Jonathan Joseph Peters • KT Fitzgerald • Katie Pentedemos •
Kristen Becker • Mackenzie • Marissa Miller • Nathaniel Taylor • Nick Wilson •
Paige O’Connor • Paul Halley • Racine Oxtoby • Raquel Blake • Sam Sewell •
William Mullin — and more.

SCROOGE will be portrayed by Billy Hough, Kristen Becker, and Katie Pentedemos.

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(Spots are limited. Please arrive 15 minutes early at The Commons to check in.)There is no on-site parking at The Commons. We recommend parking at MacMillan Pier or along Commercial Street. This is a progressive, moving theatrical performance. The experience will begin at The Commons and conclude at The Unitarian Universalist Church. Please plan accordingly for walking between locations and for returning to your vehicle after the performance and dress warmly.

This December, The Provincetown Commons invites the community and visitors alike to experience A Progressive Christmas Carol—a bold, site-specific reimagining of Dickens’ beloved holiday story. Blending immersive theater, social commentary, humor, and the unique charm of Provincetown, this guided outdoor production transforms the streets of the Outer Cape into a living stage.

Unlike a traditional sit-down performance, A Progressive Christmas Carol takes audiences on a theatrical walking journey. Three rotating Scrooges—Billy Hough, Kristen Becker, and Katie Pentedemos—lead small audience groups from location to location, encountering each moment of Scrooge’s transformation in a new, unexpected Provincetown setting.

Produced and directed by Marc Guerrette with a script by Cody Sullivan, this ambitious production features a cast of 25 local actors and community members, activating seven site-specific locations, including The Commons, The Cabral House, Joe Coffee, Bubala’s, the Old Reliable Walkway, and the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House.

A Contemporary Story Rooted in Provincetown

While inspired by Dickens, this adaptation speaks directly to present-day Outer Cape realities. Scrooge is reimagined as a hyper-polished, comedic real estate mogul—an embodiment of modern tensions around gentrification, housing insecurity, and economic disparity. As audiences follow Scrooge through town, the story tackles contemporary challenges faced by Provincetown residents, from the pressures of development to the fight to preserve community, culture, and compassion.

Through humor, poignancy, and immersive engagement, the performance asks a vital question:
What does it mean to choose generosity, humanity, and shared stewardship in a place as fragile—and as beloved—as Provincetown?

Community-Driven & Supported by Visitors Service Grant

This off-season production is made possible in part through support from a Cultural District grant, enabling The Commons to provide accessible programming that uplifts local performers, strengthens community connection, and brings new cultural traditions to the winter calendar.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

• Time: 11 AM–3 PM in 30-minute intervals

• Tickets: $10 per person

• Capacity: Groups limited to 30

• Check-In: Arrive 15 minutes early at The Provincetown Commons

• Parking: No on-site parking; visitors are encouraged to park at MacMillan Pier or along Commercial Street

• Final Stop: Unitarian Universalist Church

• Note: Dress warmly and plan for walking

Liability Disclaimer

This interactive, site-specific performance is an unconventional theatrical experience. By registering, audience members acknowledge they are participating at their own risk. The experience may involve entering private residences and commercial spaces. These locations, as well as the event organizers and performers, are not liable or responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur during the performance. By attending, participants accept full responsibility for their personal safety throughout the event.