A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol adapted by Greg Oliver Bodine

(3)
Productions (45)
Comedy/Drama
|
60 - 70 minutes
1 M, 
Set: Simple unit set: wingback chair, coat rack, small table, water pitcher & drinking glass, decorative folding wall panels or curtain and small area rug.

Charles Dickens' 1867 American Reading Tour is off to a rough start. Due to an inexplicable loss of his luggage, he regretfully announces that he will be unable to read from his beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. All is not lost however; Dickens delivers what he promised by performing from memory the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from miserliness to redemption with warmth and humor. This one-man play is based on the condensed version Dickens himself used on his historic reading tours of the United States.

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Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Charles Dickens' 1867 American Reading Tour is off to a rough start. Due to an inexplicable loss of his luggage, he regretfully announces that he will be unable to read from his beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. All is not lost however; Dickens delivers what he promised by performing from memory the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from miserliness to redemption with warmth and humor. This one-man play is based on the condensed version Dickens himself used on his historic reading tours of the United States.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 1 M, 
  • Set: Simple unit set: wingback chair, coat rack, small table, water pitcher & drinking glass, decorative folding wall panels or curtain and small area rug.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-190-4

Published Reviews

"Mr. Bodine's script follows closely the condensed Christmas Carol Dickens created for his readings, whose cuts include the schoolroom scenes... Children ready for a Dickens introduction, however, will be captivated."

Laurel Graeber, The New York Times

“I’m heartened and reminded of the flexibility and power of the original work – still mesmerizing and delighting audiences 180 years after its debut…The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio’s A Christmas Carol was exactly what I needed.”

ColumbusUnderground.com, OH

"Promises to blow the lid off this whole 'Bah, Humbug!'"

Downtownexpress.com

"A surfeit of riches...delivers in spades!"

NJartsMaven.com

"...a unique and fresh interpretation."

Kansas City Scoop (Missouri)

"Spirited, intense, riveting, at times eloquent, moving and joyous... Artful Rogue Theatre's debut production of A Christmas Carol is a must-see."

North Bay Review (Washington)

"A classic treasure."

The Reminder (Massachusetts)

"A Dickens of a good show!"

Westfield Evening News (Massachusetts)

"Bodine is a charmingly dynamic storyteller, who seamlessly tells the holiday classic, transitioning from actor to narrator and back...Bravo."

Locust Valley Leader (New York)

"Compelling... [Bodine] switched roles so seamlessly that the audience soon forgot there was one man on stage...he captivated an audience that ran the gamut of ages -- children as young as eight were riveted."

Oyster Bay Guardian (New York)

"A most welcome Christmas present...a sincere, moving performance that set the mood for the coming holidays."

Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot (New York)

Production History

DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
Columbus, OH United States
 Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) Columbus, OH United States
DEC 14, 2023 - DEC 23, 2023
Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
Columbus, OH United States
 Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) Columbus, OH United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 14, 2023
WCC Educational Foundation, Inc.
Wytheville, VA United States
 WCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Wytheville, VA United States
DEC 04, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Renaissance Performing Arts
Mansfield, OH United States
 Renaissance Performing Arts Mansfield, OH United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
MAD Productions
Ayrshire, United Kingdom
 MAD Productions Ayrshire, United Kingdom
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 25, 2022
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX United States
 The Classic Theatre of San Antonio San Antonio, TX United States
DEC 22, 2021 - DEC 23, 2021
Players Inc
Sarasota, FL United States
 Players Inc Sarasota, FL United States
DEC 17, 2021 - DEC 19, 2021
Artists Civic Theatre & Studio, Inc
Lake Charles, LA United States
 Artists Civic Theatre & Studio, Inc Lake Charles, LA United States
NOV 29, 2021 - DEC 22, 2021
Covey Center for the Arts
Provo, UT United States
 Covey Center for the Arts Provo, UT United States
NOV 26, 2021 - DEC 01, 2021
Rome Little Theatre
Rome, GA United States
 Rome Little Theatre Rome, GA United States
DEC 19, 2020 - DEC 19, 2020
Rome Little Theatre
Rome, GA United States
 Rome Little Theatre Rome, GA United States
DEC 18, 2020 - DEC 23, 2020
Brazosport Center Stages
Lake Jackson, TX United States
 Brazosport Center Stages Lake Jackson, TX United States
DEC 12, 2020 - DEC 19, 2020
Covey Center for the Arts
PROVO, UT United States
 Covey Center for the Arts PROVO, UT United States
DEC 10, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
Players Inc
Sarasota, FL United States
 Players Inc Sarasota, FL United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 12, 2020
Rome Little Theatre
Rome, GA United States
 Rome Little Theatre Rome, GA United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 13, 2020
Prescott Fine Arts Association dba Prescott Center for the Arts
Prescott, AZ United States
 Prescott Fine Arts Association dba Prescott Center for the Arts Prescott, AZ United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
Front Row Theatre
Malmö, Sweden
 Front Row Theatre Malmö, Sweden
DEC 03, 2020 - DEC 21, 2020
Covey Center for the Arts
PROVO, UT United States
 Covey Center for the Arts PROVO, UT United States
DEC 04, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
MAD Productions
Ayrshire, United Kingdom
 MAD Productions Ayrshire, United Kingdom
NOV 29, 2019 - DEC 01, 2019
Regis High School
Eau Claire, WI United States
 Regis High School Eau Claire, WI United States
NOV 29, 2019 - NOV 30, 2019
MAD Productions
North Ayrshire , United Kingdom
 MAD Productions North Ayrshire , United Kingdom
DEC 20, 2018 - DEC 20, 2018
Green River High School
Green River, WY United States
 Green River High School Green River, WY United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 22, 2018
the Schultz Theatre and School of Performing Arts
Edinburg, VA United States
 the Schultz Theatre and School of Performing Arts Edinburg, VA United States
DEC 22, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Frederick County Foursquare Church
Winchester r, VA United States
 Frederick County Foursquare Church Winchester r, VA United States
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 17, 2013
Skyline Theatre Company
Paramus, NJ United States
 Skyline Theatre Company Paramus, NJ United States
DEC 16, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Skyline Theatre Company
Fair Lawn, NJ United States
 Skyline Theatre Company Fair Lawn, NJ United States
DEC 18, 2011 - DEC 19, 2011
Cobden Community Players
Cobden, ON Canada
 Cobden Community Players Cobden, ON Canada
DEC 17, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
Skyline Theatre Company
Fair Lawn, NJ United States
 Skyline Theatre Company Fair Lawn, NJ United States
DEC 14, 2011 - DEC 14, 2011
Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ United States
 Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ United States
DEC 10, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
Wrong Side Of The Tracks Entertainment
Bovey, MN United States
 Wrong Side Of The Tracks Entertainment Bovey, MN United States
DEC 08, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ United States
 Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ United States
DEC 01, 2011 - DEC 31, 2011
Canal Park Playhouse
New York, NY United States
 Canal Park Playhouse New York, NY United States
NOV 28, 2011 - DEC 07, 2011
Full Circle Theater Company
Shenandoah Junction, WV United States
 Full Circle Theater Company Shenandoah Junction, WV United States
DEC 17, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
Williams County Community Theater
Bryan, OH United States
 Williams County Community Theater Bryan, OH United States
DEC 18, 2009 - DEC 18, 2009
LiveOnStage Theatre
McAlpin, FL United States
 LiveOnStage Theatre McAlpin, FL United States
DEC 09, 2009 - DEC 11, 2009
Marshall University Theatre
Huntington, WV United States
 Marshall University Theatre Huntington, WV United States
DEC 05, 2009 - DEC 12, 2009
Old World Wisconsin Museum
Eagle, WI United States
 Old World Wisconsin Museum Eagle, WI United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 13, 2009
The Hemingway Gallery
Kansas City, MO United States
 The Hemingway Gallery Kansas City, MO United States
DEC 01, 2007 - DEC 23, 2007
Artful Rogue Theater
Allyn, WA United States
 Artful Rogue Theater Allyn, WA United States
DEC 11, 2005 - DEC 30, 2005
Manhattan Theatre Source
New York, NY United States
 Manhattan Theatre Source New York, NY United States
DEC 05, 2005 - DEC 05, 2005
Theater Ten Ten
New York, NY United States
 Theater Ten Ten New York, NY United States
DEC 28, 2004 - DEC 29, 2004
Manhattan Theatre Source
New York, NY United States
 Manhattan Theatre Source New York, NY United States
DEC 12, 2004 - DEC 12, 2004
North Shore Theatre Group
Cold Spring Harbor, NY United States
 North Shore Theatre Group Cold Spring Harbor, NY United States
NOV 28, 2004 - DEC 19, 2004
North Shore Theatre Group (tour)
Nassau County, NY United States
 North Shore Theatre Group (tour) Nassau County, NY United States
DEC 12, 2003 - DEC 21, 2003
North Shore Theatre Group
Oyster Bay, NY United States
 North Shore Theatre Group Oyster Bay, NY United States
DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
Columbus, OH United States
 Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) Columbus, OH United States
DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
Columbus, OH United States
 Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) Columbus, OH United States
DEC 14, 2023 - DEC 23, 2023
Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
Columbus, OH United States
 Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) Columbus, OH United States
DEC 04, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Renaissance Performing Arts
Mansfield, OH United States
 Renaissance Performing Arts Mansfield, OH United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
Front Row Theatre
Malmö, Sweden
 Front Row Theatre Malmö, Sweden
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 17, 2013
Skyline Theatre Company
Paramus, NJ United States
 Skyline Theatre Company Paramus, NJ United States
DEC 16, 2012 - DEC 16, 2012
Skyline Theatre Company
Fair Lawn, NJ United States
 Skyline Theatre Company Fair Lawn, NJ United States
DEC 14, 2011 - DEC 14, 2011
Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ United States
 Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ United States
DEC 08, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ United States
 Actors Shakespeare Company At New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ United States
DEC 01, 2011 - DEC 31, 2011
Canal Park Playhouse
New York, NY United States
 Canal Park Playhouse New York, NY United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 13, 2009
The Hemingway Gallery
Kansas City, MO United States
 The Hemingway Gallery Kansas City, MO United States
DEC 11, 2005 - DEC 30, 2005
Manhattan Theatre Source
New York, NY United States
 Manhattan Theatre Source New York, NY United States
DEC 05, 2005 - DEC 05, 2005
Theater Ten Ten
New York, NY United States
 Theater Ten Ten New York, NY United States

Awards (1)

Nassau Grants For The Arts winner (2003)

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