Character Descriptions

Charles Dickens' A Christmas CArol

by Allen and Kristy Moore

Charles Dickens—This is his story.  Charles provides the initial information at the beginning and helps to tie up all of the loose ends when the story comes to a conclusion.

Ebenezer Scrooge—This, obviously, is the story of his Christmas Eve and Christmas days.

Bob Cratchit—Scrooge’s clerk.  A major catalyst in Scrooge’s change.

Fred—Scrooge’s nephew.  Another major catalyst in Scrooge’s change.

Two Solicitors—They enter Scrooge’s office to solicit money for the poor.  Preferably one man and one woman.

Jacob Marley—Former partner of Scrooge’s.  He died seven years ago.  Visits Scrooge to warn him of what will happen.

Angel #1—The angel of Christmas past.  She reminds Scrooge of his past encounters on Christmas day.

Teacher—School mom of Young Boy Scrooge.  Sings solo parts of a song with the students.

Young Boy Scrooge—The same Ebenezer Scrooge but many years ago.  Approximately 7-12 years old.

Little Fan—The older sister of Young Boy Scrooge.

Fezziwig—The owner of the business where Young Adult Scrooge is sent for an apprenticeship.  Dances with Mrs. Fezziwig.  Sings solo/duet with Mrs. Fezziwig and chorus.

Mrs. Fezziwig—The wife of Fezziwig.  Dances with Mr. Fezziwig.  Sings solo/duet with Fezziwig and chorus.

Young Adult Scrooge—Another Ebenezer Scrooge.  This time in his late teens.  Sings a duet with Young Belle.

Young Belle—The girlfriend and fiancé of Young Adult Scrooge.  Late teens.  Sings duet with Young Adult Scrooge.

Adult Belle—Another Belle.  This time an adult, married with children.

Father—Husband of Adult Belle.

Angel #2—The angel of Christmas present.  He shows Scrooge what Bob Cratchit’s family Christmas celebration and Fred’s Christmas party is like.

Mrs. Cratchit—Bob’s wife.

Peter, Martha, Belinda, Tiny Tim, and Jennifer Cratchit—The children of Bob Cratchit and his wife.  Various ages from 5 to teenage.  Tim also sings a solo.

Mary—Fred’s wife.

Topper, Missy, Sarah, William, Esther, Rebecca, Patrick, Debra—Friends, of varying ages, of Fred and Mary.  They attend the Christmas day party at Fred’s house.

Angel #3—Angel of Christmas yet to come.  Shows Scrooge what will happen in the years before him if current trends go unaltered.  Can be man or woman.

Three Men—Townspeople who knew Scrooge.  Can also be played by women.

Pawnbroker—Runs a pawn shop.  He sings a humorous song with laundress, charwoman and Mrs. Cobbler.

Mrs. Cobbler—Ebenezer Scrooge’s maid.  Sings a humorous song with pawnbroker, laundress and charwoman.

Laundress—Along with the charwoman and Mrs. Cobbler, she ransacks Scrooge’s apartment after his death.  Sings a humorous song with pawnbroker, charwoman and Mrs. Cobbler.

Charwoman—Along with the laundress and Mrs. Cobbler, she ransacks Scrooge’s apartment after his death.  Sings a humorous song with pawnbroker, laundress and Mrs. Cobbler.

Children and Townspeople—inhabitants of London who come in contact with Scrooge.  There are a couple smaller speaking roles which will also be chosen from this group.  Anyone who auditions will be welcome in this group whether they receive a speaking part or not.

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