The Cider Mill Playhouse was founded in 1976 by John Bielenberg. It was originally organized as an adjunct of the Binghamton University theater program. Dr. Bielenberg’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol will be presented this December as it has been for nearly 40 years.
Available Dates: December 8, 9, & 10, 2025 at 10 am (Snow day date: December 12)
Grades: K–12
Audience Size: 10–200
Length of Performance: 90 Minutes
Description:
We are very excited to announce that the original Cider Mill adaptation of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" by John Bielenberg that we all know, and love is being produced again this year live and in person at the Cider Mill, 2 Nanticoke Ave, Endicott NY! Many of the original cast members are returning using the classic set, costumes, and props. We will be holding two 10:00 AM student matinees for this production on Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6 (we are holding a snow day date of Friday December 8 as well.) Tickets are $12 per student, chaperones and bus drivers may attend the performance for free.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Theater – Performing
Share (convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work)
Theater – Responding
Reflect (perceive & analyze artistic work)
Interpret (interpret intent & meaning in artistic work)
Theater – Connecting
Relate (synthesize & relate knowledge & personal experiences to make art)
Categories: Drama – Theatre
Cost: $12 per student; chaperones & bus drivers are complimentary