Narrator, a great storyteller who wants to convey a Christmas message

Ebenezer Scrooge, a grasping, covetous old man, the surviving partner of the firm of Scrooge and Marley

Bob Cratchit, clerk to Ebenezer Scrooge, poor

Fred, Scrooge’s kindhearted nephew, loves Christmas

Gentleman, portly man collecting donations

Caroler, a boy who sings outside Scrooge’s door

Jacob Marley’s Ghost, Scrooge's former partner in business

Ghost of Christmas Past, a phantom showing things past, soft and gentle, light coming from its head, holding extinguisher cap

Younger Scrooge, lonely, at school away from family

Fan, as a young girl, sister of Scrooge, mother of Fred

Mr. Fezziwig, a kind-hearted, jovial old merchant

Young Man Scrooge, apprentice to Mr. Fezziwig, with Young Belle

Apprentice, worked for Mr. Fezziwig (no lines)

Mrs. Fezziwig, the worthy partner of Mr. Fezziwig (no lines)

Young Belle, an old sweetheart of Scrooge’s

Belle, a comely matron, mother of many children

Belle’s Daughter, looks like her mother (no lines)

Belle’s Husband

Ghost of Christmas Present, a spirit of a kind, generous, and hearty nature clothed in a green robe with white fur, wreath on its head and barefoot

Mrs. Cratchit, wife of Bob Cratchit, does not like Scrooge

Martha Cratchit, Bob’s grown daughter

Cratchit Kids, two young children

Tim Cratchit ("Tiny Tim"), a cripple, youngest son of Bob

Fred’s Wife, does not like Scrooge

Fred’s Party Guests, four people enjoying Christmas party games

Ignorance and Want, frightful, hideous little boy & girl found under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present (no lines)

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, an apparition who doesn’t speak, shrouded in a deep black garment which conceals its head and body, shows the shadows of things which yet may happen

1st Businessman, known to Scrooge, gives news of his death

2nd Businessman, known to Scrooge, joking about funeral

Old Joe, old man, dealer of stolen goods

Charwoman, cleans houses, stole Scrooge’s bed-curtains to sell

Mrs. Dilber, laundress, stole Scrooge’s sheets & towels to sell

Caroline, young woman in debt with her husband to Scrooge

Husband, married to Caroline, struggling to pay back debt

Boy, gets turkey for Scrooge

Poulterer, brings turkey to deliver to the Cratchits (no lines)

School Boys

Couples dancing

Belle’s children

People shoveling

People on the street, etc.

*cover photo of lantern by Josh Harrison via Unsplash

Royalty-free PDF. You can make as many copies as necessary for one cast and crew. We appreciate you mentioning homeschooldrama.com when performing or producing any programs or other publicity content related to this performance.

Please do not make any changes unless you get the express written permission of the playwright. Message us on our site or email us below with your change request.

Thank you! We hope you enjoy this abridged version of A Christmas Carol. 😊

Copyright 2024 Danielle Wallace. All rights reserved.