A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger

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Productions (115)
Family drama/comedy
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70 - 85 minutes
3 W, 7 M,  (10-44 actors possible: 3-17 W, 4-27 M)
Set: Either minimal (chairs, bed, table) or full-scale set.

This swift adaptation of the Christmas classic remains true to the original story by incorporating portions of the Dickens' novella not usually seen on the stage or screen. Infused with a myriad of popular Christmas carols and a subtle twist of contemporary humor, the morality tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is once again alive with holiday spirit.

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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 swift adaptation of the Christmas classic remains true to the original story by incorporating portions of the Dickens' novella not usually seen on the stage or screen. Infused with a myriad of popular Christmas carols and a subtle twist of contemporary humor, the morality tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is once again alive with holiday spirit.

  • Family drama/comedy
  • |
  • 70 - 85 minutes
  • 3 W, 7 M,  (10-44 actors possible: 3-17 W, 4-27 M)
  • Set: Either minimal (chairs, bed, table) or full-scale set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-551-3

Published Reviews

"CRITIC'S CHOICE! Pure and moving and true... What's startling about Jacqueline Goldfinger's new adaptation, commissioned by the theater, is the way it hews so closely to the original 1843 novella, yet finds a way to make it feel naturally, gracefully theatrical...the genius of Goldfinger's approach is in how she uses [the carolers] to tease out the shadings of humor, anger and irony in the first-person narrator's voice...it's a sweet affirmation of life."

San Diego Union-Tribune

"A rousing and refreshing holiday treat."

Maine Edge

"A rousing and refreshing holiday treat."

Bangor Daily News

"Traditional Carol finds new ways to delight."

SanDiego.com

"Lively, imaginative and magical in every way."

North County Times (California)

"Best Bet! This is the one to see."

San Diego Theatre Scene

Production History

DEC 13, 2025 - DEC 21, 2025
King Theatre Company
Schomberg, ON Canada
King Theatre CompanySchomberg, ON Canada
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 07, 2025
Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NH United States
Pinkerton AcademyDerry, NH United States
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 15, 2025
Chief Theatre
Chiefland, FL United States
Chief TheatreChiefland, FL United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Cincinnati Classical Academy Middle School
Reading, OH United States
Cincinnati Classical Academy Middle SchoolReading, OH United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
Suffield High
West Suffield, CT United States
Suffield HighWest Suffield, CT United States
DEC 12, 2024 - DEC 13, 2024
Gateway Charter School
Fort Myers, FL United States
Gateway Charter SchoolFort Myers, FL United States
DEC 11, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Chaminade College Preparatory School
SAINT LOUIS, MO United States
Chaminade College Preparatory SchoolSAINT LOUIS, MO United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Humble High School
Humble, TX United States
Humble High SchoolHumble, TX United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Mariner High School
Everett, WA United States
Mariner High SchoolEverett, WA United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Liberty High School
Madera, CA United States
Liberty High SchoolMadera, CA United States
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DEC 13, 2025 - DEC 21, 2025
King Theatre Company
Schomberg, ON Canada
King Theatre CompanySchomberg, ON Canada
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 07, 2025
Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NH United States
Pinkerton AcademyDerry, NH United States
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 15, 2025
Chief Theatre
Chiefland, FL United States
Chief TheatreChiefland, FL United States
DEC 13, 2025 - DEC 21, 2025
King Theatre Company
Schomberg, ON Canada
King Theatre CompanySchomberg, ON Canada
DEC 10, 2009 - DEC 23, 2009
Penobscot Theatre Company
Bangor, ME United States
Penobscot Theatre CompanyBangor, ME United States
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
North Coast Repertory TheatreSolana Beach, CA United States
DEC 01, 2008 - DEC 31, 2008
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
North Coast Repertory TheatreSolana Beach, CA United States
DEC 01, 2007 - DEC 31, 2007
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
North Coast Repertory TheatreSolana Beach, CA United States

Awards (1)

Critic's Choice, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2007 & 2008

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