A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
A handful of actors in period costumes bring dozens of characters to the stage in a live radio broadcast format. The production features vintage commercials for fruitcake, live sound effects, and musical underscoring. Audiences follow the classic tale as three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
What to Expect
Features vintage commercials, live sound effects, and original musical underscoring.
Event Details
Duration
90 minutes.
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Playscripts, Inc.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and teens ages 14–18
Vibe
Vintage and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the restroom before curtain, because the show runs about 90 minutes straight through with no intermission.
- Watch the actors working the live sound effects, since the radio-studio staging puts the foley work in plain view as part of the show.
- Bring teens aged 14 and up, as the play is written for adults and teen audiences rather than very young children.
- Listen for the vintage fruitcake commercials, which are woven into the 1946 radio broadcast between scenes of the Dickens story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
About 90 minutes, with no intermission.
Who is it best suited for?
It's aimed at adults and teens aged 14 to 18.
What makes this version of A Christmas Carol different?
It's staged as a live 1940s radio broadcast set in Studio One at WBFR, New York, on Christmas Eve 1946. It includes vintage commercials for extra-fancy fruitcake and sound effects made live on stage.
How many actors are in it?
A handful of actors in period costume play dozens of characters as the three ghosts take Scrooge on his journey.
Is there music?
Yes. It's a play with music, with musical underscoring by composer Kevin Connors. Joe Landry adapted it for the stage.
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