McCarter Theatre Center has announced that Cameron Knight, a classically trained actor, director, and educator, will lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating. The beloved holiday tradition returns December 9-28, with tickets now on sale at mccarter.org.
“Cameron possesses such incredible talent and delightful humor. Audiences loved him as Mr. Fezziwig last season, so I’m especially excited to see his take on the legendary role of Scrooge,” said McCarter Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen. “He understands the drama, heart, and comedy at the core of Dickens’ creation. His love of language and deep sense of humanity will bring something truly special to this production.”
Director Lauren Keating added, “Cameron brings incredible skill, ingenuity, and spirit to the role. He was beloved by the company last year – especially by the young actors – and brings great heart, flexibility, and inspired ideas to the process. When the opportunity arose to invite a new actor to bring Dickens’ character to life, he immediately came to mind.
Knight, who played Mr. Fezziwig in the 2024 production on McCarter’s stage, currently heads the BFA Acting Program at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Knight’s credits include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and Utah Shakespeare Festival. On screen, he’s appeared in The Orville, Chicago Med, Blue Bloods, Widows, and The World Without You. He is a native of Flint, Mich.
“I’m thrilled to be taking on this role with this group of amazing artists,” said Knight. “I got to experience how special this production is last year, and to be invited back to play Scrooge is humbling. I love this story and what it brings to an audience and community. Working at such a reputable theater as McCarter on such an iconic role, at this stage in my career, means the world to me. This story gets more relevant every year. I’m standing on a lot of shoulders, and I’m excited to add to the next chapter of this timeless story.”
This marks 45 years of McCarter’s production of the play. Additional casting will be announced soon.