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A Christmas Carol (one-act version)

adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens

Adapted by Jon Jory & Marcia Dixcy Jory 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

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Product specification details
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

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

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.)

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