A Christmas Carol, the classic novel by Charles Dickens, is a perennial favorite that follows the redemption of the “grasping old sinner,” the greedy Ebenezer Scrooge. Warned by the ghost of his money changing house partner Jacob Marley, Scrooge is guided by spirits into his Christmases “past,” through the Christmas “present,” which is enjoyed fully by those he has wronged and the poor he has ignored, and into a vision of his lonely, frightful death in the future. Heart opened by past hope, love and regret, Scrooge’s joy for life and others tumbles out like church bells loudly ringing on Christmas morning.
71 pages, Drama with music, in two acts
Time: 1840 & Scrooge’s past and future
Place: London & places outside the city
Suggested number of actors for roles: 14 M, 3 boys, 12 W, 2 girls
*Roles easily double cast
Characters
Fezziwig/Spirit 3, of Christmas Future
Scrooge
Fred, Scrooge’s nephew
Bob Cratchit
Spirit 1 , of Christmas Past
Spirit 2, of Christmas Present
Marley’s Ghost
Mrs. Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Martha Cratchit
Belinda Cratchit
Peter Cratchit
Henry Cratchit
Anne Cratchit
Gentleman
Boy Scrooge
Youth Scrooge
Clerk Scrooge
Young Belle
Mrs. Fezziwig
Old Joe
Charwoman
Laundress
Undertaker
Claire, Fred’s wife
Lamplighter*
Clerk*
Clergyman*
Patient in wheelchair*
Doll Seller*
Produce Seller*
Beggar*
John, boy on the street*
Fan*
Dick*
Miss Fezziwig*
Fezziwig Neighbor (W)*
Fezziwig Neighbor (M)*
Lighthouse Keep 1*
Lighthouse Keep 2*
Topper*
Jane, Claire’s sister*
Mature Belle*
Sally, Mature Belle’s daughter*
Charles, Belle’s husband*
Want*
Ignorance*
Nurse*
Merchant*
George, Debtor*
Caroline, Debtor’s Wife*
Fred’s Maid*
Delivery Man*
