Start off the week with the uplifting feeling a night at the theater brings you. Full, a local musical in the making by one of the theater scene’s youngest and brightest stars, sounds intriguing as it’s more of a personal exploration than a big fairy tale or movie remake. Berger begs the questions: “How does a person find herself again when she has lost everything?” “How do we continue to fight?” “Whose voice do we listen to, and which one is our own?” Join the actor who drew critical praise as Red in freeFall's Into the Woods in the first ever public reading of the script and a sampling of songs in what looks to be a powerful new musical. A discussion will follow the reading. 7 p.m. freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205. freefalltheatre.com.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brings us Dickens’ classic filled with veteran Broadway actors, lush costumes, stunning sets, music, dance, and a timeless message. $29.50-$44.50 add $5 at the door. 7:30-9 p.m. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. 727-587-6793. largoarts.com.
This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2014.