It is the second greatest story ever told…that’s what some folks say about Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Clark Taylor, who performs all parts of this theatrical event, adapts the Christmas tale of love and redemption with a distinctively Blue Ridge Mountains flair to create An Appalachian Christmas Carol.  Over the years, Taylor has created iterations of this piece for organizations near and wide; he cites Fred Craddock as a tremendous influence in this new interpretation of the story.

Theatre at Mount Vernon is truly an immersive experience where students have endless opportunities to act, design, build, stage manage and create electrifying experiences like no where else. From Hitchcock to Shakespeare, original plays inspired by podcasts to popular musicals we all know and love, our students are able to tailor their drama experience to suit their passions & interests. Students begin learning about theatre in Preschool Performing Arts Class and continue to hone their skills until elective courses become available in Grades 5-12. Whether they are new to theatre or an experienced veteran, students have no shortage of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to flourish in theatre arts!