A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol adapted by Janet Allard, Michael Bigelow Dixon

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Productions (41)
Holiday Classic
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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.

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 19, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Mosaic Theatre Troupe
Dixon, IL United States
Mosaic Theatre TroupeDixon, IL United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Grain Valley High School Theatre
Grain Valley, MO United States
Grain Valley High School TheatreGrain Valley, MO United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Forsyth Academy Of Performing Arts
Cumming, GA United States
Forsyth Academy Of Performing ArtsCumming, GA United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 03, 2023
Shrine Catholic High School
Royal Oak, MI United States
Shrine Catholic High SchoolRoyal Oak, MI United States
NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 12, 2023
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN United States
Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN United States
DEC 06, 2022 - DEC 09, 2022
Lauderdale County High School
Rogersville, AL United States
Lauderdale County High SchoolRogersville, AL United States
NOV 16, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Delton Kellogg High School
Delton, MI United States
Delton Kellogg High SchoolDelton, MI United States
DEC 08, 2021 - DEC 10, 2021
Tustin High School Century Task Force
Tustin, CA United States
Tustin High School Century Task ForceTustin, CA United States
DEC 20, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
The Misfit Artist Company
Wilmington, MA United States
The Misfit Artist CompanyWilmington, MA United States
JAN 30, 2020 - JAN 31, 2020
International School In Genoa
Genoa, Italy
International School In GenoaGenoa, Italy
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No upcoming productions.
NOV 23, 2018 - DEC 22, 2018
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL
The Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FL
NOV 28, 2017 - DEC 21, 2017
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
The Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FL United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN United States
Ensemble Theatre Of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 22, 2016
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
The Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FL United States
NOV 28, 2015 - DEC 19, 2015
The Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
The Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FL United States
NOV 29, 2014 - DEC 20, 2014
Hippodrome Theatre
Gainesville, FL United States
Hippodrome TheatreGainesville, FL United States
NOV 29, 2008 - DEC 23, 2008
Commonweal Theatre Company
Lanesboro, MN United States
Commonweal Theatre CompanyLanesboro, MN United States