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Christmas Carol: The Miser's Warning

Christmas Carol: The Miser's Warning

Written by: Charles Zachary Barnett
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This theatrical version of A Christmas Carol was performed at the Surrey Theatre in February 1844 just weeks after the publication of the novella by Dickens in December of the previous year. (There were 7 other adaptations also being shown on stage then, with only 1 version - not this one - being sanctioned by Dickens.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Ebenezer Scrooge, the Miser: Greg Giordano Frank Freeheart, his Nephew: Agnes Robert Behr Mr. Cheerly: James R. Hedrick Mr. Heartly: Chuck Williamson Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's Clerk: Beeswaxcandle Dark Sam: Wayne Cooke Characters in the Dream: Euston, a ruined Gentleman: Adrian Stephens Old Joe, a Fence: Larry Wilson Ghost of Jacob Marley: Alan Mapstone Ghost of Christmas Past: Sonia Ghost of Christmas Present: David Purdy Ghost of Christmas to Come (Mute) Peter, Bob's Eldest Son: Stacey Malcolm Tiny Tim: Inkell Mrs. Freeheart: valroth Ellen, Scrooge's former love: Owler Mrs. Cratchit: oogiesragdoll Guest 1: Inkell Guest 2: Diane Alailima Fanny, Scrooge's Sister: Norah Nelson Boy: Inkell Cratchit Girl: Winnifred Assmann Mrs. Mildew: mleigh Martha Cratchit: Norah Nelson Stage Directions: ToddHW Editing: ToddHWCopyright Drama Genre Art Biological Sciences Science
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