A Christmas Carol adapted by Peter DeLaurier

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Holiday Drama

110 - 130 minutes

6 W, 10 M, (12-60 actors possible: 4-30 W, 8-30 M)

Set: Flexible set with strong feel of Victorian London.

Faithful to Dickens' beautiful language, this flexible adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic tells the heartwarming story of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge. Mr. Scrooge is always cold-hearted, and Christmas is no exception -- that is, until the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, comes to warn him about the consequences of living a life of greed and materialism. Over the next three nights, Scrooge is visited by three other spirits who try to convince him that his selfishness will be his downfall. Is this enough to make the selfish old miser change his ways?

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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

Holiday Drama
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110 - 130 minutes
6 W, 10 M, (12-60 actors possible: 4-30 W, 8-30 M)
Set: Flexible set with strong feel of Victorian London.
Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-549-0

Published Reviews

"This version is true enough to the classic, real enough for today, and done with enough care and sensitivity to bring even the most dour of holiday sufferers into the right mood."

John Addyman, The Village News (Oxford, PA)

"DeLaurier brings a modern sensibility to the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge's redemption that also harkens back to Dickens' concern for the poor of London. He maintains the charm of the story without stooping to the sentimental or whitewashing the desperate conditions on the streets."

Mark Cofta, Main Line Times

"...will both prick your conscience and send you out smiling -- just as Charles Dickens intended."

John Chambless, Daily Local News

"...this Christmas Carol does Dickens proud."

George Hatza, Reading Eagle

"...very Dickensian -- lots of language and lots of dark shadows, emotionally as well as visually, creating a world where happy endings have to be earned by suffering, where people are capable of courage and nobility."

Toby Zinman, City Paper (Philadelphia)

"Peter DeLaurier's realistic adaptation of the Christmas classic...not only brings Marley back to life...but gives life to all the other characters, in true Dickensian fashion."

Ford Oglesby, The Evening Phoenix

"...captures the essence of the Dickens story of spiritual redemption."

Bill Hayden, The News Journal

"Peter DeLaurier has succeeded in letting the richness of Dickens' characters, including Tiny Tim and Scrooge's ghostly visitors, teach the true meaning of Christmas."

Helen and John Blaker, Juniata News (Philadelphia)

"...sure to be a favorite."

Dyane Genovese, Tri County Record

"...so enchanting it puts you in tune with the holiday season."

Maryellen Jaskuta, Suburban Advertiser (Wayne, PA)

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DEC 19, 2024 - DEC 21, 2024

Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre
Sandpoint, ID United States

Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre

Sandpoint, ID United States

NOV 25, 2011 - DEC 30, 2011 Citadel Theatre Company Lake Forest, IL United States	Citadel Theatre Company	Lake Forest, IL United States
JAN 01, 1992 - DEC 31, 1992 People's Light & Theatre Malvern, PA United States	People's Light & Theatre	Malvern, PA United States
JAN 01, 1991 - DEC 31, 1991 Peoples Light & Theatre Malvern, PA United States	Peoples Light & Theatre	Malvern, PA United States
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A Christmas Carol adapted by Peter DeLaurier

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