Scrooge!
Script and Theme Music by: WAYNE ROBERT SCOTT
The Cast: 20 or more The Set: Flexible; maybe one or two units Approximate Length: 2 acts, 90 min
A Joyous Christmas Special:
Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” comes to life! With live music, dazzling choreography, and new surprises combine to celebrate the season.
An award-winning musical script for a play adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale that will lovingly melt even the hardest of hearts. Seen by many thousands in Southern California, “Scrooge!” is told in a humorous rhyme scheme and features a sparkling, tuneful score with traditional Christmas melodies.
Comedy, drama and music are blended in what is sure to be a treat for the whole family as the true meaning of Christmas is highlighted.
Cast and Songs
Cast of Characters (In Order of Appearance)
The Storyteller
Bob Crachit – Scrooge’s Clerk
Tiny Tim – Bob Crachit’s Son
Ebenezer Scrooge
Rev. Joseph Liddy – Solicitor for the Poor
Mr. Edward Rouge – Liddy’s Assistant
Undertaker
Gravediggers 1-3
Fred Hollywell – Scrooge’s Nephew
Child A
Child B
Broker 1
Broker 2
Jacob Marley – Scrooge’s Late Partner
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Fan – Scrooge’s Sister
Scrooge as a Boy
Student A
Student B
Scrooge’s Father
Fezziwig – Scrooge’s First Employer
Mrs. Fezziwig
Scrooge as a Young Man
Dick Wilkins – Scrooge’s Co-Apprentice
Belle – Scrooge’s Lost Love
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Villager 1
Villager 2
Mrs. Cratchit
The Crachit Children
Mrs. Hollywell – Fred’s Wife
Friends 1-8
The Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come
Villagers 3-6
Renter’s Wife
Renter
Vendor
Carolers, Villagers, Party Guests
Synopsis of Songs
ACT I
1. “A Merry Christmas”……………Carolers, Bob, Tiny Tim
2. “Help us! Humbug!”……………Carolers, Liddy, Rouge, Scrooge
3. “Marley is Dead”……………Undertaker, Gravediggers
4. “I’m Not a Tuppence Richer”……………Scrooge, Bob
5. “Ebenezer Scrooge”……………Brokers 1 & 2, Carolers, Scrooge
6. “Scrooge at Home”……………Storyteller
7. “I Forged this Chain”……………Marley, Christmas Spirits
8. “I Am the Ghost of Christmas Past”……………Christmas Past, Scrooge
“A Merry Christmas” (Reprise)……………Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, Company
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” (Traditional)……………Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, Company
9. “Belle’s Farewell”……………Belle
“Christmas Past” (Reprise)……………Christmas Past, Spirits
“I Forged this Chain” (Reprise)……………Christmas Spirits
ACT II
“Scrooge at Home” (Reprise)……………Storyteller
10. “I Am the Ghost of the Present”……………Christmas Present, Scrooge, Carolers
11. “Mother’s Lullaby”……………Mrs.Crachit
12. “A Game of Yes and No”……………Fred, Mrs. Hollywell, Friends 1-8
13. “Ode to Scrooge”……………Brokers 1 & 2, Villagers 1-6
14. “No Sad Goodbyes”……………Mrs. Crachit
15. “Scrooge’s Prayer”……………Scrooge
“Scrooge at Home” (Reprise)……………Scrooge
16. “I’m a New Man”……………Scrooge and Ensemble
Finale: “Joy to the World” (Watts/Handle/Traditional)……………Entire Cast Ensemble
“Auld Lang Syne” (Traditional)……………Entire Cast Ensemble
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