It's Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but told in 30/40 minutes. You get all of your favorite lines, the classic messages, and then more time for mistletoe and pudding after. Give the people what they want. This iconic tale of longing, redemption and hope is brought to life in this one-act adaptation, perfect for any performance group that wants to share a little Christmas magic in a shorter performance time.
Playwright Tracy Wells' deft distillation of this Victorian classic keeps even, unhurried pacing while maintaining the integrity and sparkle of the beloved story. Complete with a Turkey Boy, this adaptation is perfect for organizations looking for just a sprinkling of holiday cheer, or those that don't want to start rehearsing in wool coats and top hats while it's still 85 and sunny. "God bless us, everyone!"
**Looking for the full-length version (which includes even more for the female characters to do)? Here you go!**
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser…just ask his faithful employee Bob Cratchit. So it’s no surprise that when Scrooge goes home on Christmas Eve, he expects a night like any other: a solitary evening complete with a meager meal and turning in early to bed. But when he is awakened by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley and told that he must change his ways to avoid a terrible fate, Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through his life that he never expected. In this quick but faithful adaptation, all of the most memorable characters and moments from Dickens’ beloved tale are present, along with all of the Christmas magic you expect.
