Cast Size: 12 (6m, 5w, 1c)
Approximate Run Time: 1h 45m Number of Acts: Two |
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SynopsisEbenezer Scrooge hates Christmas and is determined to avoid celebrating the season. Then he receives a visit from the ghost of Jacob Marley, his former business partner. Marley, whose spirit walks the earth in anguish, warns Scrooge that the same fate awaits him unless he changes his miserly ways. Thus begins a Christmas Eve like no other, as Ebenezer Scrooge, with the help of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come, learns to open his heart to all those around him. A new adaptation with 12 quick-changing actors and 17 of your favorite carols, this play will leave you glowing with the joy of the season. |
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Casting Notes:
The following roles are to be played by the same actor: CAROLER #1 –Ebenezer Scrooge CAROLER #2 – Bob Cratchit/Phantom #5/Oliver/Will/Poulterer CAROLER #3 –Jacob Marley/Fezziwig/Nicholas/Joe CAROLER #4 – Fred/Phantom #4/Dick Wilkins/Peter Cratchit CAROLER #5 – Mr. Dawkins/Partygoer/Christmas Present/Christmas Yet to Come CAROLER #6 – Belle/Elizabeth/Mrs. Dilber CAROLER #7 – Christmas Past/Martha Cratchit/Want CAROLER #8 – Beggar Woman/Nancy/Mrs. Cratchit/Caroline CAROLER #9 – Phantom #3/Mrs. Wemmick/Mrs. Fezziwig/Madeline/Mrs. Tetterby CAROLER #10 – Solicitor #2/Phantom #2/Mr. Drake/Partygoer/Charles/Topper CAROLER #11 – Solicitor #1/Phantom #1/Mrs. Dawkins/ Fan/Partygoer/Clara/Belinda/Kitty CAROLER #12 – Tiny Tim/Ignorance/Thomas/Boy |
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Production HistoryA CHRISTMAS CAROL (2 act version) was first produced by Barter Theatre in 2024Katy Brown, Producing Artistic Director |
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