A Christmas Carol: A Festive Fundraiser Reading

Join us for a special fundraiser and launch event for Rose City Stage Company, presented in collaboration with No Vacancy. This intimate, minimalist staged reading of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol takes place inside a historic Old Town storefront—one of the many unused spaces NoVacancy is transforming into vibrant creative spaces. Returning to the urgency and empathy of Dickens’s original 1843 text, the ensemble delivers a simple yet evocative performance that highlights the power of shared storytelling during the holiday season.

Presented in a neighborhood too often stigmatized and overlooked, this event honors Old Town’s resilience, history, and cultural memory—inviting audiences to gather in a space where art, community, and compassion meet. A portion of proceeds will benefit Central City Concern, whose essential work provides nourishment, shelter, and care to those experiencing hardship in the area.

Celebrate the holidays, support local theater, uplift Old Town, and help launch Rose City Stage Company’s inaugural season with a night of warmth, purpose, and timeless storytelling.

Event Dates: December 18 - 20

Time: 7:30 PM (Doors at 7:00)

Venue: The Starlight, 355 NW 6th Ave — entrance on NW Flanders between NW Broadway & NW 6th

Access: Street parking and nearby paid lot

Benefiting: Central City Concern and the launch of Rose City Stage Company

Performance is 60 min followed by a 30 min Rose City Stage Company talkback. Refreshments and concessions available.

About Rose City Stage Company

Rose City Stage Company is a new, Portland-based ensemble dedicated to telling timeless stories that transcend generations, genres, and geography. Rooted in the classics but not limited by them, the company creates intimate, story-first theatre that connects with the communities where it lives.

About No Vacancy

No Vacancy is an initiative revitalizing downtown Portland by activating unused buildings and spaces for the arts. Their mission is to create welcoming, accessible venues for performance, exhibition, and community gathering—reinvigorating the heart of the city through creativity.

About Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland-based nonprofit committed to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness and addiction by providing housing, health care, and support services. Their work meets basic needs and fosters long-term stability and dignity for those in our community who need it most.