CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Scrooge
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father's advice
to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he's become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for
anyone or anything.
Gender:
Male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Younger Scrooge
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and is beginning to harden to his to save his money.
He is still a sympathetic man and in love with Emily.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal
range top: G5
Vocal range
bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family,
particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs.
Cratchit
Tiny
Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what
she's got.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim
Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit's youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving
Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy.
Gender: Male
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Grace
Smythe
The
younger daughter of Mr. Smythe
Gender:
Female
Age:
Vocal range Db4 - Db5, Soprano
Vocal range bottom:
Fred
Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good
a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.
Gender: Male
Age: 22 to 35
Vocal
range top: F5
Vocal range
bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back
to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor
doubles as Sandwichboard Man.
Gender:
Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge's past to show
him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 25 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind
Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows
Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
Scrooge's former business partner who, before
his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him
in the afterlife.
Gender:
Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Scrooge's Mother (in the past)
A sad woman who must send her young children into workhouses, after her husband is sent to debtor’s
prison.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Adolescent Scrooge (in the past)
A youngster, whose family is torn apart when the father is sent to debtor’s prison. He
is separated from his family and sent to a workhouse at the age of 12
Gender: Male
Age: 10 - 13
Vocal
range top: E5
Vocal range
bottom: A3
Fan (younger sister of Scrooge in the
past)
A youngster,
whose family is torn apart when the father is sent to debtor’s prison. She is separated from her family and sent
to a workhouse at the age of 10
Gender:
Female
Age: 10 - 13
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Emily
Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of
money.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year.
She is prideful.
Gender:
Female
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig
A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge's
first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal
range top: B5
Vocal range
bottom: A3
Ensemble
A Children’s Chorus; Mrs. Mops (Scrooge’s Housekeeper); Cratchit Children; Sally (Fred’s
Wife); Banker Trio; Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Gravediggers