“The doors are open, and everyone is welcome.”
To show a new creative direction from the Renton Civic Theatre’s new board of directors, the RCT is offering some community theater programming for the holiday season, including a Holiday Soirée and a magical retelling of “A Christmas Carol.” The RCT welcomes “audiences to reconnect with the arts and support local cultural enrichment.”
The new performances include the following. Tickets available at rentoncivictheatre.org. The RCT is located at 507 South 3rd Street in Renton.
• A Holiday Soirée – A Festive Fundraiser: Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. A cabaret-style celebration hosted by EmilyRose Frasca and Brandon Peck. Enjoy live musical performances, seasonal drinks, and a raffle featuring enticing prizes such as premium Seattle Kraken tickets, RCT season passes and a luxury wine package. Proceeds from the “pay-what-you-will” event (minimum $35 donation) will directly benefit the theater’s productions, outreach, and operations.
• A Christmas Carol – A Puppetry Spectacle: Dec. 12 – 22. Experience a unique adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Matthew Posner. This production reimagines the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge using handcrafted puppets. Showtimes include evening and matinee performances, with tickets at $38 for general admission, $30 for seniors, students, and military personnel, and $20 for youth under 18.
• It’s A Wonderful Life – RTC Movie Nights: Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Join George Bailey as he learns what life would be like in Bedford Falls if he were never born and celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved films of all time, 1946’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”, directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the screening begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all events and showings are available online at rentoncivictheatre.org. Space is limited.
Moving forward
Following an overhaul of RCT leadership in September after a social media campaign discovered a history of sex crimes for two members of the previous leadership team, the RCT is moving forward. In a press release, the new board of directors gave the following statement with the announcement of the holiday programming:
“After undergoing a seismic shift in leadership in mid-2024, the future of this treasured community space was uncertain. When a group of local theatre enthusiasts stepped up to right the ship, they brought with them varied expertise, energy, and unmatched enthusiasm. Together, they have cleaned and restored the RCT space and launched a completely new season for 2025. RCT’s message to the community this holiday season is: ‘The doors are open, and everyone is welcome.’”
