A Christmas Carol (one-act version)
adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens
Length: 30-35 minutes
Cast Size:
12-40 actors (suggested casting: 11F, 9M)
Genre:
Drama
Sub-Genre:
Christmas/Holiday, Adaptation
Synopsis:
A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jon Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaptation of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday season. Charles Dickens himself narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night’s journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts. A lean and theatrical adaptation with a large, flex...Read More
A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jon Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaptation of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday season. Charles Dickens himself narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night’s journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts. A lean and theatrical adaptation with a large, flex...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Sub-genre | Christmas/Holiday, Adaptation |
| Length Type | One-Act |
| Theme | Faithful Adaptation, Family |
| Author Display | Adapted by Jon Jory & Marcia Dixcy Jory from the novel by Charles Dickens |
| Cast Size | 12-40 actors (suggested casting: 11F, 9M) |
| Approx. Running Time | 30-35 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jon Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaptation of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday season. Charles Dickens himself narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night’s journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts. A lean and theatrical adaptation with a large, flexible ensemble.
(A full-length version and a radio play version of this play are also available.)
