As much as I love a big glitzy holiday show, there’s something quite magical about a lone actor taking the stage for an intimate evening of storytelling. That’s just what Mark Cabus delivers with his acclaimed solo performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Leaning into Dickens’ rich prose, Cabus portrays 18 different characters — from Ebenezer Scrooge to Tiny Tim — in a vibrant 75-minute adaptation that is sure to warm your heart. A veteran actor, director, writer and producer for stage and screen, Cabus has been a fixture in Nashville’s theater community for many years, performing with Nashville Rep, Nashville Shakespeare Festival and more. These days, this versatile artist is based in Indiana, serving as an assistant teaching professor of acting at Ball State University. But audiences can look for Cabus this weekend at the Darkhorse Theater, as he revives his delightful take on A Christmas Carol for one night only. It’s a master class in storytelling, and a marvelous way to kick off the holiday season. The performance is free, although donations will be accepted at the end of the evening to help cover expenses.
7:30 p.m. at the Darkhorse Theater
4610 Charlotte Ave.
