A Prescott Christmas Carol Returns: Sharlot Hall Museum and Arizona Roundup Celebrate Frontier Christmas Tradition

Prescott's holiday season shines brighter each year, and one of its most beloved traditions again takes center stage as Arizona Roundup host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes radio-theater producers and performers Celia and Bill Osborne to share the story behind A Prescott Christmas Carol. This special Christmas program—now in its fifth season at Sharlot Hall Museum—blends historic Prescott charm, old-time radio magic, and Charles Dickens' timeless message of generosity and hope. In this episode of Arizona Roundup, listeners get a warm, behind-the-scenes look at the creative couple who have helped revive the classic art of radio theater in the Central Highlands. With decades of experience in broadcasting, writing, acting, and sound design, the Osbornes have made their "Purple Iris Theater" productions a treasured part of Prescott's cultural landscape. A Story Rooted in History—and Prescott Pride This year's Prescott Christmas Carol is a freshly updated, lovingly reimagined adaptation of Dickens' 19th-century classic. Set in territorial Prescott of the 1880s, the script brings in local landmarks, familiar street names, and notable figures from the city's early history. It's the perfect blend of Victorian tradition and Frontier Arizona storytelling. Celia, the playwright and director, refines the script annually—adding new jokes, deeper references, and even more Prescott flavor. Bill, the production's master Foley artist, brings the story fully to life with an astonishing array of sound-effect instruments collected over the years. A Holiday Tradition at Sharlot Hall Museum Prescott, proudly known as Arizona's Christmas City, thrives on community, heritage, and the arts. A Prescott Christmas Carol beautifully embodies that spirit. The event is scheduled for: Thursday, December 11 Performances at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sharlot Hall Museum Tickets: $25 at SharlotHallMuseum.org Celebrating Local Talent and the Magic of Radio Stuart Rosebrook and the Sharlot Hall Museum staff give a heartfelt salute to Celia and Bill Osborne for their commitment to preserving radio theater as a living American art form. Their creativity, warmth, and deep connection to Prescott's cultural life continue to make A Prescott Christmas Carol one of the community's most anticipated holiday traditions. Get Your Tickets Today Visit SharlotHallMuseum.org and reserve your seats for A Prescott Christmas Carol.