A Christmas Carol
Touring Version
By John Jakes from his full-length stage adaptation.
Product Code: CD6000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 4m., 2w., 1 boy, 1 girl.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
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Synopsis
This version of John Jakes' nationally successful stage adaptation (also available from Dramatic Publishing) specifically tailors the Charles Dickens' holiday classic to the needs of a group touring the show to school cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums and other venues not equipped for conventional theater. The script retains much of the flavor of the original, longer adaptation. It not only tells the Dickens' story faithfully but also allows young audiences to enjoy the real magic of theater—watching the actors create the scene and costume changes as the show moves along. No lighting or sound equipment is required for the production. Music is provided by the cast a cappella. As in the full-length adaptation, Charles Dickens is introduced at the beginning, starts to tell the story of Scrooge's redemption, then brings it alive with the help of the others in the cast. All in all, this is a Christmas Carol low in production expense but high in imaginative uses of the theatre.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code CD6000
- Minimum Cast Size 8
- Pages of Dialogue 38
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 50 min
- Staging Bare stage with props.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Community Theatre | Touring Group | Dinner Theatre
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583423974
Customer Reviews
Charming version of this Christmas classic. Our student group of 7-16-year-olds were able to take on the heightened language and humor. Ideal length for a family-friendly show.
This is a fabulous script! It retains the integrity of this classic piece, while shortening the length and minimizing the props needed.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Think through the final act as early as you can in the process. After the Ghost of Christmas Future, the scene changes are at a rapid pace.
Utilizing the trunks as suggested is a wonderful idea to keep up the pace of the production.
Also By These Authors
Shane Miller, Biglerville High School Drama, Biglerville, Pa.