BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre celebrates the holidays with its annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 13-23 at the Bangor Opera House. Mark Torres, the theater’s producing artistic director, adapted and will direct the seasonal classic. A Pay-What-You-Wish performance will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 12.

In this year’s performance, Acadia Repertory Theatre director Ken Stack returns in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, while Tina and Phil Burns will co- direct the music. Holiday carols such as “O Holy Night,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” and “I Wonder as I Wander” will be woven into the production.

First time attendees can expect a 90-minute, family-friendly performance of classic holiday songs and festive dancing.

“For years we have used Dickens’ original language to preserve the literary value and enrich the timeless message of this wonderful holiday story,” explained Torres.

For tickets, call 942-3333 or visit the Bangor Opera House box office at 131 Main St. Hours are: 10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online at PenobscotTheatre.org.