A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol adapted by Janet Allard, Michael Bigelow Dixon

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Productions (39)
Holiday Classic
|
70 - 75 minutes
3 W, 5 M,  (8-35 actors possible: 3-17 W, 5-23 M)
Set: Simple unit set that transforms instantly as Scrooge travels around London and the world.

This timeless holiday classic is creatively retold with a unique twist by having every actor -- both male and female, young and old -- take turns playing Scrooge. Jacob Marley's ghost and three other spirits take Scrooge on a journey through time and space, as Scrooge confronts his misdeeds and awakens to a deeper purpose in life. All of the dialogue is taken directly from Charles Dickens' novella in this interpretation of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a cruel and miserly curmudgeon to a joyous and generous soul.

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Pricing Information

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

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Play Details

This timeless holiday classic is creatively retold with a unique twist by having every actor -- both male and female, young and old -- take turns playing Scrooge. Jacob Marley's ghost and three other spirits take Scrooge on a journey through time and space, as Scrooge confronts his misdeeds and awakens to a deeper purpose in life. All of the dialogue is taken directly from Charles Dickens' novella in this interpretation of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a cruel and miserly curmudgeon to a joyous and generous soul.

  • Holiday Classic
  • |
  • 70 - 75 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M,  (8-35 actors possible: 3-17 W, 5-23 M)
  • Set: Simple unit set that transforms instantly as Scrooge travels around London and the world.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-548-3

Published Reviews

"...intelligent, creative and unique. It draws inspiration directly from Dickens' words, rather than from rehashed sentimentality, and confronts the audience with an uncomfortable truth: We are all Scrooge."

Tom Weber, Post-Bulletin (Minnesota)

Production History

DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts
Cumming, GA United States
 Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts Cumming, GA United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 03, 2023
Shrine Catholic High School
Royal Oak, MI United States
 Shrine Catholic High School Royal Oak, MI United States
NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 12, 2023
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN United States
 Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN United States
DEC 06, 2022 - DEC 09, 2022
Lauderdale County High School
Rogersville, AL United States
 Lauderdale County High School Rogersville, AL United States
NOV 16, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Delton Kellogg High School
Delton, MI United States
 Delton Kellogg High School Delton, MI United States
DEC 08, 2021 - DEC 10, 2021
Tustin High School Century Task Force
Tustin, CA United States
 Tustin High School Century Task Force Tustin, CA United States
DEC 20, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
The Misfit Artist Company
Wilmington, MA United States
 The Misfit Artist Company Wilmington, MA United States
JAN 30, 2020 - JAN 31, 2020
International School In Genoa
Genoa, Italy
 International School In Genoa Genoa, Italy
DEC 13, 2019 - DEC 14, 2019
Camden High School
Camden, TN United States
 Camden High School Camden, TN United States
DEC 12, 2019 - DEC 12, 2019
Lester B. Pearson School For The Arts
London, ON Canada
 Lester B. Pearson School For The Arts London, ON Canada
DEC 10, 2019 - DEC 12, 2019
Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts
Cumming, GA United States
 Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts Cumming, GA United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Soquel High School
Soquel, CA United States
 Soquel High School Soquel, CA United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 07, 2019
Chattahoochee High School Theatre
Johns Creek, GA United States
 Chattahoochee High School Theatre Johns Creek, GA United States
NOV 16, 2019 - NOV 24, 2019
Portland Christian Schools
Portland, OR United States
 Portland Christian Schools Portland, OR United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
Ursa Major Theatrics
Cypress, TX United States
 Ursa Major Theatrics Cypress, TX United States
DEC 01, 2018 - DEC 24, 2018
Jones County School District 37-3
Murdo, SD United States
 Jones County School District 37-3 Murdo, SD United States
NOV 30, 2018 - DEC 02, 2018
Springboro High School
Springboro, OH United States
 Springboro High School Springboro, OH United States
NOV 23, 2018 - DEC 22, 2018
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL
The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL
NOV 28, 2017 - DEC 21, 2017
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
DEC 10, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
Veritas Christian Community School
Sierra Vista, AZ United States
 Veritas Christian Community School Sierra Vista, AZ United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
Mill Creek High School
Hoschton, GA United States
 Mill Creek High School Hoschton, GA United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN United States
 Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 22, 2016
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 06, 2015
Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA United States
 Summit University Clarks Summit, PA United States
NOV 28, 2015 - DEC 19, 2015
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
NOV 19, 2015 - NOV 21, 2015
Corcoran High School
Corcoran, CA United States
 Corcoran High School Corcoran, CA United States
NOV 14, 2015 - NOV 14, 2015
WCA Drama Class
High Point, NC United States
 WCA Drama Class High Point, NC United States
DEC 18, 2014 - DEC 18, 2014
National Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts
WAshington, DC, DC United States
 National Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts WAshington, DC, DC United States
DEC 12, 2014 - DEC 13, 2014
Eckburg Center At SCPS
Savannah, GA United States
 Eckburg Center At SCPS Savannah, GA United States
NOV 29, 2014 - DEC 20, 2014
Hippodrome Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 Hippodrome Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
DEC 20, 2013 - DEC 21, 2013
Black Box Theater
Colorado Springs, CO United States
 Black Box Theater Colorado Springs, CO United States
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
Tampa Catholic High School
Tampa, FL United States
 Tampa Catholic High School Tampa, FL United States
DEC 06, 2013 - DEC 15, 2013
Providence Players
Falls Church, VA United States
 Providence Players Falls Church, VA United States
DEC 22, 2011 - DEC 23, 2011
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company
Palm Springs, CA United States
 Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Palm Springs, CA United States
DEC 16, 2011 - DEC 19, 2011
Barnegat High School
Brick, NJ United States
 Barnegat High School Brick, NJ United States
DEC 15, 2011 - DEC 15, 2011
Routt Catholic High School
Jacksonville, IL United States
 Routt Catholic High School Jacksonville, IL United States
DEC 02, 2011 - DEC 02, 2011
Pope John XXIII High School
Everett, MA United States
 Pope John XXIII High School Everett, MA United States
NOV 18, 2011 - NOV 19, 2011
Lyme Central School
Dexter, NY United States
 Lyme Central School Dexter, NY United States
NOV 29, 2008 - DEC 23, 2008
Commonweal Theatre Company
Lanesboro, MN United States
 Commonweal Theatre Company Lanesboro, MN United States
No upcoming productions.
NOV 23, 2018 - DEC 22, 2018
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL
The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL
NOV 28, 2017 - DEC 21, 2017
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN United States
 Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 22, 2016
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
NOV 28, 2015 - DEC 19, 2015
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 The Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
NOV 29, 2014 - DEC 20, 2014
Hippodrome Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
 Hippodrome Theatre Gainesville, FL United States
NOV 29, 2008 - DEC 23, 2008
Commonweal Theatre Company
Lanesboro, MN United States
 Commonweal Theatre Company Lanesboro, MN United States

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