“A CHRISTMAS FEAST!”

I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it.

Their faithful Friend and Servant, C.D.

December, 1843.

Charles Dickens came to know the pains and humiliations of poverty at the age of 12, working in a shoe polish factory while his father was in Debtors’ Prison. His education ended abruptly, as his family was evicted from their home.

Later in life, after having enjoyed a taste of well-followed serials (including Oliver Twist), he ran into debt and was desperate to raise funds; Charles decided to write what he referred to as his “little Christmas Book.” A Christmas Carol was self-published on December 19, 1843, and in just one week he successfully sold every copy of the first run. Inspired to write about the impoverished and the decay of social awareness and charity, Dickens created what many would call the greatest ghost story of all-time.

Dickens chose the vessel of a Christmas story to mask the horror of the times and the lack of compassion and ignorance that was infesting the country. I think you will find that our Carol is re-imagined, drawing focus to the overall intention and tone of the play.

One of my primary goals in retelling such a beloved family classic was to uncover more of the path that led Scrooge to become one of the most infamous misanthropes in all of literature. Exploring Ebenezer’s past in greater depth, as we journey through his foggy memory, helps emphasize that the cruel and miserly Scrooge, we know so well, was not created overnight, but rather, it was the result of a series of events and tribulations; some caused by external forces and others self-imposed.

I have always been a Christmas person; holidays with family and loved ones top the list of my favorite things. So, being able to share my vision of A Christmas Carol is a dream made real. I do hope you join us for a truly transformative experience as we share our version of A Christmas Carol.

“Harris’ interpretation is deeper and more soul searching than any other version I have seen” - LA Drama Critics Circle

“Scott Harris’ emotional portrayal of Scrooge….Captivating and oft times, riveting.” - LA Weekly